new_hampshire_state_government

🏛️ Structure of New Hampshire State Government

Executive Branch

• Led by the Governor (currently Chris Sununu).

• Other elected officials: Executive Council (five members who advise the Governor and approve appointments and contracts).

• Governor's Office Website

Legislative Branch

• New Hampshire General Court: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (400 members, the largest state legislative body in the U.S.) and the Senate (24 members).

• New Hampshire House of Representatives Website

• New Hampshire State Senate Website

Judicial Branch

• Led by the New Hampshire Supreme Court, with the Superior Courts, Circuit Courts, and Probate Courts.

• New Hampshire Judicial Branch Website

🗳️ Elections and Voter Information

• New Hampshire Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.

• Register to Vote

• Elections & Voting Info

• New Hampshire Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.

• Voter Guide Portal

📊 Key Political Issues in New Hampshire

• Affordable Housing and Urban Development

• Education Funding and Local School Property Taxes

• Energy Costs and Renewable Energy Development

• Healthcare Access and Mental Health Services

• Infrastructure and Broadband Expansion in Rural Areas

• Environmental Conservation and Water Quality Protection

🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism

• League of Women Voters of New Hampshire: Promotes informed and active participation in democracy.

  • LWV New Hampshire Website

• Conservation New Hampshire: Focused on environmental preservation and climate advocacy.

  • Conservation NH Website

• Granite State Progress: Advocates for progressive policy and civic engagement.

  • Granite State Progress Website

📰 Stay Informed

• New Hampshire Union Leader: Covers statewide politics and government.

  • Union Leader Website

• New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR): Offers in-depth reporting on state government and major issues.

  • NHPR Website

• InDepthNH: Nonprofit newsroom focused on New Hampshire politics and policy.

  • InDepthNH Website

📚 Educational Resources

• New Hampshire State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.

  • New Hampshire State Archives Website

• BallotPedia New Hampshire: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.

  • Ballotpedia New Hampshire

📱 Useful Tools and Apps

• Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.

  • Countable App

• CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.

  • CivicEngage Website