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Meanwhile the New Hampshire GOP are trying to instate the most restrictive voter ID law in the country that would require an oath of allegiance to the state.

There was a hearing this morning and the bill is still active. #NHPolitics
Call to Action - HR 1520 HR 1520 would require that in order to vote individuals prove both US citizenship and also show a NH citizen card issued by the state. State citizen cards would be issued to individuals who are native-born in New Hampshire or who take an oath of allegiance to the state. Go to: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/ remotetestimony Date: Jan. 27 Committee: House Election Law Bill: 10:20am, HR 1520 You can type in comments on the text box or attach a pdf of a prepared statement. Click on OPPOSE to submit your testimony.
January 27, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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🆘 Legislative Alert 🚨 bills needing public testimony this week. Attacks on public schools, defunding housing programs, and more tax cuts for corporations. We deserve better! You know what to do! #nhpolitics.
Visit https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx to offer online testimony
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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NH needs real solutions — not fewer options. Property taxes are already the main way we fund local services. So why are lawmakers trying to limit future options?
CACR 12 doesn’t lower costs. It shuts down possibilities.
👉 Oppose:
https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
April 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Raising the minimum wage is good for hardworking Granite Staters and Main Street businesses.

Sign in to support HB 1484 in the House Labor Committee here: gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/

#NHPolitics
Graphic with a megaphone and a bluebackground that has text in a speech bubble that reads: "HEARING ALERT: HB 1484: Raising the MINIMUM Wage. When hardworking Granite Staters make more money, they spend that money back in our local communities. HB 1484 is good for workers, and it is good for business!" and another text block that reads: "Tuesday, February 3 at 2:30 PM. One Granite Place, Room 159. Testify in person or sign in TO support through the General Court website."
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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An investigation is underway into suspicious sign-ins at millionaire tax hearings, raising questions about the integrity of public participation.

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#WA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #RemoteTestimony #LegislativeTransparency
Leaders say investigation underway after questionable rapid online sign‑ins at millionaire's tax hearings
House and Senate leaders said staff received a complaint showing sign‑in irregularities at recent Finance Committee hearings and that they will investigate while preserving the low‑barrier remote sign‑in process for public testimony.
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February 25, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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#nhpolitics NH friendos!
URGENT: sign in to oppose this bill by midnight tonight.

NH republicans wants to limit voting to people either born in NH or those who take an oath of allegiance in order to get a special NH citizen card. 🙄

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Call to Action - HB 1520. HB 1520 would require that in order to vote individuals prove both US citizenship and also show a NH citizen card issued by the state. State citizen cards would be issued to individuals who are native-born in New Hampshire or who take an oath of allegiance to the state. Go to: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/. Date: Jan 27. Committee: House Election Law. Bill: 10:20am, HB 1520. You can type in the comments on the text box or attach a PDF of a prepared statement. Click on OPPOSE to submit your testimony.
January 27, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Massachusetts is revolutionizing child custody proceedings with Senate Bill 1052, allowing remote participation to ensure every family can access justice, no matter their circumstances.

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#MA #CitizenPortal #RemoteTestimony #FamilyLawReform #AccessToJustice
Commonwealth courts adopt electronic testimony procedures for child custody proceedings
Courts allow remote testimony to enhance accessibility in child custody cases.
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April 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Granite Staters overwhelmingly support bodily autonomy & abortion access – yet, anti-abortion extremists continue to attack our right to care.

📢 Tell your Rep #AbortionIsHealthCare & register your support for HCR 7—a bill affirming abortion as basic health care in NH.

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IMAGE of people rallying for abortion access TEXT that reads "New Hampshire! Show your support for HCR 7 and TELL YOUR REP TO AFFIRM ABORTION in New Hampshire! IMAGE of New Hampshire State House TEXT that reads: What to do: Abortion is under attack both nationally and here in New Hampshire, but our leaders in Concord have an opportunity to vote for a resolution that acknowledges abortion as basic health care. We need YOUR HELP to push this forward! Here's what you can do: IMAGE of New Hampshire House of Representatives' Online Testimony Website TEXT that reads "Visit this Website: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony (link in bio under "Support HCR 7) Fill out your information IMAGE of New Hampshire House of Representatives' Testimony Website TEXT that reads "To support the bill: 1. Select Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 2. In the "Committee" dropdown, select "House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs" 3. In the "Choose a Bill" dropdown, select "1:00PM - HR 7" 4. In the "I Am" dropdown, select "A Member of the Public" 5. Under "Representing", select "Myself" 6. Click "I SUPPORT THIS BILL"
February 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Legislators are investigating alarming allegations of improper sign-ins at millionaires tax hearings, raising questions about the integrity of public participation in Washington.

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#WA #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #RemoteTestimony #LegislativeTransparency
Legislative leaders say investigation underway after alleged automated sign‑ins at millionaires tax hearings
Leaders said a complaint to the chief clerk alleges multiple improper sign‑ins (some appearing in rapid succession) for recent millionaires tax hearings. They pledged an interim review of the sign‑in system while warning against closing off remote testimony that expanded public participation during the pandemic.
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February 26, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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The Legislative Council is shaking up its remote testimony policy to boost public participation, but will it strike the right balance between accessibility and logistics?

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#CO #LegislativeTransparency #PublicParticipation #CitizenPortal #RemoteTestimony
Legislative Council updates remote testimony policy to enhance public participation in hearings
Executive Committee updates remote testimony policy, maintaining registration requirements for remote witnesses.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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In a groundbreaking moment for Texas courts, witness Madhio Hernandez took the stand via Zoom, revolutionizing how trials adapt to modern challenges.

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Defense Calls Witness Magdiel Hernandez in Zoom Testimony for Trial
Witness Magdiel Hernandez provides Zoom testimony in jury trial about Angelo Cepeda.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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In a groundbreaking decision, a Texas court permits a barbershop owner to testify via Zoom, highlighting the evolving landscape of legal proceedings amid immigration concerns.

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Court Allows Barbershop Owner to Testify via Zoom in Ongoing Case
Judge permits remote testimony from out-of-state witness over immigration concerns.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Lawmakers inserted budget language claiming they’d “devoted extensive time, energy and public tax dollars” to satisfy Claremont. The Courts say otherwise. HB 1456 removes that language. Sign in to SUPPORT: Feb 25, House Judiciary. https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
February 24, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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Last year: HB 283 tried to gut the definition of adequacy. 30,000+ said NO.
This year: HB 1815 (and identical SB 659) could do the same — and more.
Different tactic. Similar impact.
Sign in to oppose HB 1815 now: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Are your property taxes too high? Same.
HB 1648 would exempt the first $300K of a primary home’s value from property taxes—reducing taxes for homes valued less than $800K. Sign in and support: https://gc.nh.gov/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
January 27, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Update: while remote testimony might not be back this year, remote sign-in *is* back this year! http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/default.aspx
Note that you have to choose the date for the hearing from the calendar first before any of the other menu...
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February 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Hearing notice: sign in in favor of @tonylabranche’s HB1381, relative to student school board members, for its hearing before the House Education Committee this afternoon at 2:15
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/
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February 7, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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In a critical hearing, Judge Wolfe grapples with Miss Perricone's last-minute request to testify remotely, raising questions about procedural fairness and the complexities of her case.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #LegalProcedures #AccessToJustice #RemoteTestimony #TennesseeCourts
Court Reviews Miss Perricone's Motion to Testify Remotely Under Tennessee Rule 43 O 1
Court addresses Miss Perricone's late motion to testify remotely due to hardship.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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In a landmark decision, Judge Wolfe denied a request for remote testimony by an expert witness, emphasizing the need for personal presence to uphold courtroom integrity.

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#TN #CitizenPortal #JudicialIntegrity #LegalStandards #RemoteTestimony #TennesseeCourts
Judge Denies Remote Testimony Request for Expert Witness Furlong Smith
Judge rules out remote testimony citing lack of exceptional circumstances for expert witnesses.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:05 AM