NH is 8th in per-pupil spending because education is expensive in the Northeast, something that’s clear in the chart. Yes, per-pupil spending in public schools is less than in private schools. Make private schools provide transportation and special education, then run the numbers again. #NHPolitics

School vouchers transfer wealth to those who are already sending their kids to private schools, leaving the rest to subsidize them. Public schools keep the fixed costs and lose state money. You pay the difference in your property tax bill. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/12/03/a...

The NH Libertarian Party is doing its best to fill the void left by the decline of the KKK. Just outright racism. No one with any association to this group should be electable. Yet, here we are. #NHPolitics

This is a great example of where New Hampshire could earn revenue to fund infrastructure improvements. Instead, we’ll cut financial aid to municipalities because, again, the answer is “no thanks” to money that doesn’t come from property taxes. NH drivers pay more for tolls in MA and ME. #NHPolitics

I’m no fan of an income tax, but this is bad framing. If the state costs $100 to run, the money has to come from taxes. Sources include business profits tax, interests and dividends, and business enterprise tax. The state cut them. Forcing all taxes on property owners isn’t “affordable.” #NHPolitics

The President travels frequently. What we need is a network of thousands of ballrooms developed strategically across the country, with ballroom bases abroad.

I had an awesome morning with other volunteers at Dover’s cleanup hour for Don’t Trash Dover. Ward 4 led the pack with 77 volunteers! Good thing too…I was talking a lot of trash. #DoverNH

Tabling the bill **is** a victory for public schools (which speaks to the bill’s intent). When parents can send their students anywhere, big schools gain through amenities possible by their scale. Small schools are stuck with the fixed costs, then close. Where do the remaining kids go? #NHPolitics

NH taxpayers may disagree on the “LOL.” The Fed held rate cuts due to inflation. Gas inflation is due to Iran. Businesses are getting refunds — inflation passed to consumers — because they overpaid on goods due to tariffs. Comparing unforced errors to a pandemic is a bad faith argument. #NHPolitics

This is ridiculous. Healthcare in the U.S. is a worsening failure, and it’s hitting New Hampshire households even harder. Looking abroad, America’s peers are doing it better and more cheaply. Don’t accept this is how it has to be. It’s not. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/natio...

This explains some of the bill’s sponsors. #NHPolitics

The exclusion is an admission that the bill intends to make it harder to obtain welfare: “The bill does not allow cities and towns to turn away victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human trafficking, regardless of residency. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/04/21/b...

Insane that straight-up antisemitism is well represented in the NH State House. #NHPolitics

“Property taxes are high here not because our local communities are irresponsible but because that is the system we have collectively chosen, continue to choose, and must abide by. Until we can’t anymore.” #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/04/15/d...

The “free speech,” “Live Free or Die” crowd wants the state to define what acceptable speech is and what municipalities can allow students to read. Seems that the basis for this is that Amazon, a private company, doesn’t have its speech compelled to sell a racist book. #NHPolitics

Rich or poor, every child gets access to public education. Eliminating public schools would reserve education for kids with rich parents. Cutting education funding to municipalities means you’ll pay higher property taxes. Think about that when you vote in November, or choose high taxes. #NHPolitics

Wake up NH. This is why your property taxes are high. When your State Reps want to eliminate public education, your city/town has to make up the difference in property taxes. #NHPolitics

The NH Libertarian Party seems to want a lot of people to be killed. The party of “Live Free or Die” is really leaning heavily into the dying part. Good thing the NH State House is full of these people looking out for the interests of NH residents. #NHPolitics

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,” and NH Libertarians will send them packing. Being “American” used to mean standing up for the weak. Now, it means crushing them for not having the power to stand up for themselves. #NHPolitics

The State House is working to increase its control over public education at the same time it's working to decrease its funding obligations. www.wmur.com/article/bill... #NHPolitics

I wrote an explainer about the City of Dover’s budget. It’s also useful for understanding municipal budgeting in general. bretcarmichael.us/signal/dover... #NHPolitics

The NH Libertarian Party is starting its day by endorsing NH Rep. Travis Corcoran’s antisemitism. #NHPolitics

This is a great idea is something someone would say if they thought this bill was a good idea. indepthnh.org/2026/04/02/h... #NHPolitics

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ Doing good means fighting for our neighbors’ right to exist. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...

I don't want to say this is a good idea, so I won't. Energy demand is spiking due to AI. Supply is constrained due war in Iran. NH's solution is to limit the availability of less expensive, renewable energy sources to residents in the future. newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/24/i... #NHPolitics

Any little bit will help. The cost of special education (including transportation) is exploding across NH. "...The state does little to help; 85% of special education costs are borne by districts." That's another way of saying your property taxes. newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/25/n... #NHPolitics

As energy costs skyrocket, the NH Legislature is working to make sure New Hampshire residents don’t have access to less expensive options in the future. Trump likes oil, so you pay more. newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/24/i... #NHPolitics

New from me. When the NH Legislature cuts taxes, it’s not because it believes in low taxes. It believes that property owners should pay for everything. When the state ignores its constitutional funding obligation, your property taxes fill the funding gap bretcarmichael.us/signal/onsti... #NHPolitics

Censoring speech and removing guardrails that defend against bigotry and racism is really just bigotry and racism, which is itself an ideology. But admitting that would give away the game. 🤫🤐 newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/17/n... #NHPolitics

Individual freedom and parents’ choice mean the freedom to tell other adults what they can do with their own bodies and to make decisions on behalf of their children. Down is up. indepthnh.org/2026/03/12/n... #NHPolitics

This is exactly what New Hampshire needs. Doctors should prescribe treatment based on their values and whether or not they like a person. “I noticed you only gave me three stars on Google last time you were here.” newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/12/r... #NHPolitics

Said House Speaker Packard (R) of Corcoran’s comments, “The recent rhetoric shared by Rep. Corcoran is deeply inappropriate and has no place in the New Hampshire House.” I’ll argue that it absolutely does, if he can keep doing it and you keep doing nothing. indepthnh.org/2026/03/11/s... #NHPolitics

The party of small government wants to tell you what bathroom to use. The state can’t legislate anything that improves affordability, but it can apparently legislate bigotry. indepthnh.org/2026/03/05/b... #NHPolitics

The State of NH wants to eliminate its constitutional obligation to fund public education. This means higher property taxes and rent for you. Unlike the State, cities and towns can only fund education through property taxes bretcarmichael.us/signal/state... #NHPolitics Via @newhampshirebulletin.com

Says Osborne, “What's extreme is telling a third-grader to rank their racial privilege” (doesn’t happen.) What’s not extreme is naming speech censoring legislation for a guy who said, “We made a huge mistake when we passed the Civil Rights Act,” during Black History Month? apple.news/AsF8KAaZNQ5i...

Big win for hepatitis fans. I thought measles had it locked, but hepatitis B came in at the buzzer for the self-own. newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/02/12/h... #NHPolitics

The State contributes less to education today than it did in 2010, and a lot of inflation has happened since 2010. If you’re feeling the pain of property taxes, your legislators should be hearing from you. #NHPolitics

I’m excited to launch my new website for Dover residents. Visit the Hub for updates on topics worth your attention. Each topic has its own activity feed. You’ll also find upcoming events, relevant news articles, meeting summaries, and articles that I write. bretcarmichael.us

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁 I hope you enjoy the day with friends, family, and delicious food.

It was a cold day yesterday, and you all showed up to cast your ballots. Thank you for your support! I'm truly grateful. https://www.bret.vote/news/thank-you-2025-11-05/ #DoverNH

Today’s the day! Voting starts at 7:00 am. Your voice matters. Please vote in the #DoverNH election. 👇 Find your voting location and sample ballot here: www.bret.vote/vote/

Get to know your City Council candidates for wards 1–6 in the second of two Candidate Forums. Timestamps are on the page, so you can quickly get to your ward's discussion. Watch here. 👇 https://www.bret.vote/news/candidate-forum-2025-10-29/ #DoverNH

Get to know your candidates! The first of two Candidate Forums hosted by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce features mayoral and At-Large candidates, including me. 😀 Watch the video. https://www.bret.vote/news/candidate-forum-2025-10-27/ #DoverNH

✅ Get everything you need to vote on Election Day — November 4! Scroll to your ward on the linked voter resources page. You’ll find your polling (voting) address, driving directions, hours, and even a sample ballot available for download. https://www.bret.vote/vote/ #DoverNH

Today, I'm sharing my answer to the last question on Foster's candidate questionnaire, "What else would you like voters to know about you?" https://www.bret.vote/news/fosters-candidate-questionnaire-2025/ #DoverNH

Day six's Foster's question to candidates asks, "How do you feel the city is doing balancing the rights of developers with the rights of residents?" Read my answer. https://www.bret.vote/news/fosters-candidate-questionnaire-2025/ #DoverNH

Day five's Foster's candidate questionnaire asks, "Given the impact on what happens in the NH Legislature on people in Dover, how would you foster a productive relationship with state lawmakers?" Read my answer. https://www.bret.vote/news/fosters-candidate-questionnaire-2025/ #DoverNH

Day 4 of 7 of posting answers to Foster's 2025 candidate survey on my website. Today's question asks what the city needs to do to prepare for its growing population and the large housing developments that will accompany it. https://www.bret.vote/news/fosters-candidate-questionnaire-2025/ #DoverNH

Day 3 of 7: I'm posting my responses to Foster's 2025 candidate survey on my website. Today's question asks what the City Council should do about 44% of renters reporting they are paying over 30% of their income on housing. https://www.bret.vote/news/fosters-candidate-questionnaire-2025/ #DoverNH