Bonnie Wright
Voters in New Hampshire face the highest personal cost in the country in terms of the time and effort required to cast a ballot, according to a new academic study. NH is ranked 50. The study ranks all 50 states based on the overall investment a resident must make, in time and resources, to vote. …
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NH legislators have been peddling a false choice between economic prosperity and the environment. The cost of their greed can be measured in lost lives, higher food prices and billions of dollars in disaster relief. Despite NH having one of the highest electric rates in the nation, NH legislators consistently vote to keep us reliant …
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NH legislators pushed through a reckless voucher scheme that is wildly over budget, attacks public schools, shifts public taxpayer dollars to private, religious & home schools, and raises property taxes. They interfered in curriculum, and tried to undermine our teachers. Public schools level the playing field and ensure that every child has a place where …
One thing that Roe v. Wade has shown us is that it doesn’t matter until it matters. Recently, NH legislators hijacked our State budget to force a cruel abortion ban while the Executive Council refused funding for family planning centers, leaving low-income families without access to routine health care. When we have access to a …
Please get out and VOTE! EVERYTHING is on the line, including: Protecting Reproductive Freedom Our State budget was hijacked to force a cruel abortion ban while the Executive Council refused funding for family planning centers, leaving low-income families without access to routine health care. When we have access to a full range of healthcare services, …
On Transparency — Getting Personal You may have noticed that I’ve been missing in action a bit lately. I’ve been feeling a bit punky, and, a week and a half ago, I had some fairly intensive abdominal pain. I saw a Physician’s Assistant on Friday, Sept 30. They ordered an x-ray and then a CT …
OpEd by New Hampshire’s House Democratic Leader, David E. Cote, as published in the Manchester Union Leader on August 5, 2022. Mr. Cote has been a member of the General Court since 1982. He represents Hillsborough District 31 (Nashua Ward 4). Mr. Cote serves as the ranking member of the Committee on Election Law. School …
School Assessment Scores Show New Hampshire Public Schools Are In A Strong Position With More Work To Be Done ~AFT-NH President Deb Howes CONCORD, N.H.— Yesterday [Mid-July], the New Hampshire Department of Education released assessment data showing that New Hampshire’s public schools continue to make improvements getting closer to pre-pandemic levels of achievement. AFT-NH President Deb Howes …
This weekend is Labor Day!!! Thank a union! Labor Day, an annual holiday being celebrated this year on Monday, September 5, pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. For many, Labor Day represents the end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season. In the late 1800s, the average American …
The Town of Salem periodically puts out a MailChimp newsletter, called the Town Hall Times. If you are a Salem Resident, I urge you to sign up to receive this email which appears to be coming about once every 30-45 days. With no daily or weekly newspaper that covers Salem, this is a good way …
I believe in the power of kindness, so I give hugs. Physically connecting with another person is important. I give hugs to people I know, and to people I meet. I’ve had people, especially our older population, break down sobbing because they couldn’t remember the last time they had a hug. It makes me feel …
The Charter Commission is moving forward. We have a great team, and I am confident that we will come up with a new Town Charter (form of government) that 60% of the town will vote to approve in our town election in March. It’s an exciting process, and I’m thrilled to be part of it …
Please help me win! Running for office is not easy work. But surely the hardest part about running for a campaign is asking for help. There are many ways that you can help. Obviously, financial help is necessary. All contributions are appreciated, no matter how large or small. My ActBlue account is https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wright2022 If you …
The Pledge … the Fossil Fuel pledge, that is. I won’t take “THE Pledge” as our Republican State Reps do. When they pledge to “cut taxes” it can mean downshifting tax responsibilities from the State to property owners. I do promise to do everything I can to not raise taxes, but I won’t promise to …
I’m excited to share that I’m running to represent #SalemNH in the NH State House and am looking forward to discussing the issues that matter most to Granite Staters. If you have questions or want to get involved, I’m open to respectful dialog. #NHPolitics
The Charter Commission members want to know what you, the RESIDENTS of SALEM, want your town government to look like. Please join us on Wednesday, June 15, to share with us your wishes. We’ll be at SALEM HIGH SCHOOL’s Media Room at 7:00, to hear from you. We also encourage you to fill in our …
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Thank you, Salem! I appreciate all of those who turned out to vote, and especially those who voted for me! Election results can be found here: https://www.townofsalemnh.org/home/news/charter-commission-election-results-april-26-2022 Of the 1,176 people who voted, I earned 449 votes. Only Bernie Campbell (463) and DJ Bettencourt (452) had more votes than I had. 14 votes from first …
At our municipal elections in March, Salem residents approved the warrant article to form a Charter Commission. This Commission will explore Salem’s current form of government, explore the various options available, and will draft a proposed town charter to change the type of government. The Commission may choose to make Salem a city, but I …
“COVID Fatigue.” We all have it. COVID was first found in the United States on January 20, 2020, and NH had their first reported case on March 2. Early on, we knew that there were three communities that had 25 or more residents diagnosed with COVID-19: Manchester, Nashua and Salem. What we didn’t know was how …
COVID-19 Update 14 February 2022 These updates are a labor of love for Salem residents, so Happy Valentine’s Day, Salem! Unfortunately, according to WMUR, NHDHHS is updating their website, and did not issue an update today, nor a full update last Friday. Now, this Monday evening, the website is not functioning at all, so I’m unable …