As a small, independent, nonpartisan organization with deep ties to New Hampshire, the Forward Foundation (“TFF”) was organized to increase the participation of working-age people in New Hampshire in democracy by expanding their knowledge, supporting their leadership growth, and researching and developing public policy that will encourage such participation. We do so in service of enacting long-term education and change in the state to build a more resilient New Hampshire where young people – and all people – can live, work, and raise a family.

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Did you know that NH is one of the only states in the nation where every bill gets a hearing, committee vote + floor vote? With over 1000 bills heard each legislative session, every bill gets its moment in the spotlight, regardless of popularity or p
Did you know that serving in NH’s legislature can be particularly challenging for working people? With a legislative schedule that runs from January to June, lawmakers often have to balance other jobs outside of their lawmaking duties, making i
ELECTION ALERT: Today is the final town Election Day for Salem, Moultonborough, Peterborough, + Hanover! Visit http://sos.nh.gov for more info + go hit the polls! 🗳️ #NHPolitics
Check out the second post in our #StateHouseFacts series to learn about the NH State House, which boasts a staggering 400 members - four times the size of the average state house in the US! #NHPolitics
By now, *everyone* knows NH is in the midst of a housing crisis. But how severe is our housing deficit + what will it take to fix it? Swipe right to find out ➡️ #NHPolitics #NHNeedsHousing