AFP-New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s Live Free or Die motto won’t last without a constant effort to keep it that way. In fact, we can build on our freedom and be a shining beacon to all about embracing liberty. Come join us and we will give you the best tools to make our state even better.
About Us
AFP-New Hampshire exists to make the freest state in the nation even freer. We work to allow Granite Staters the chance to live the American Dream of their choice and lift barriers that hold back our potential.
We are a community of people committed to expanding liberty, advocating for the otherwise voiceless and delivering change. We do this by empowering citizens to take action that changes people lives.
Events
Upcoming AFP-New Hampshire Events Below!
AFP-NH: New England Showdown
What really sets New Hampshire apart from the rest of New England?
Join AFP-NH for a conversation comparing how New Hampshire and the other New England states differ in their approach to the role of government.
From spending and regulation to the overall size and scope of government, local leaders will discuss how many New England states have trended toward a more expansive, hands-on approach, while New Hampshire continues to prioritize limited government and strong results.
Hear directly from regional leaders about the challenges facing other New England states and ideas for reform, alongside New Hampshire leaders focused on preserving the policies and principles that make our state unique.
Come find out why other New England states are struggling under growing government, while New Hampshire continues to stand apart!
Dinner and a drink will be provided by AFP-NH!
When: Thursday, May 21st 6PM-8PM
Where: Thirsty Moose Taphouse
21 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Speakers: Sarah Scott, AFP NH Deputy State Director
Jason Osborne, NH House Majority Leader
Ross Connolly, AFP Northeast Regional Director
Clara Morrison, Executive Director of Right for Vermont Foundation
RSVP here: https://afpnh.net/libertyshowdown
Pints & Policy: Committees of Conference
Join AFP-NH for an exclusive insider briefing on where key bills stand, the high-stakes drama of the final weeks of the 2026 legislative session.
As the legislative session races toward adjournment, many of the most important bills, especially those advancing tax relief, spending restraint, education freedom, regulatory reform, and individual liberty, land in Committees of Conference. These small but powerful negotiating teams are where the real deal-making happens behind closed doors, often determining whether good policy survives or gets watered down (or killed) in the final hours.
Hear about bills taken hostage, marathon sessions, the notorious practice of “Christmas treeing”, and how the whole Committee of Conference process works.
Join us and invite any friends or family!
Dinner and a drink will be provided by AFP-NH!
When: Tuesday, May 26th 6PM-8PM
Where: Stark Brewing Company
500 N Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
Speakers: Sarah Scott, AFP NH Deputy State Director
Other Speakers TBA
RSVP here: https://afpnh.net/coc
Take Action
Thank Governor Ayotte for Vetoing HB 451- The Paint Tax
HB 451 was legislation to create a paint tax on every can of paint sold in NH. Instead of letting families decide how to handle leftover paint, it forces everyone to pay more at the register to fund a new government-mandated program.
At a time when costs are already high, the last thing Granite Staters need is another tax disguised as a fee.
Sign to thank Governor Ayotte for vetoing HB 451!
Say NO to HB 1602: Hidden Battery Tax
This bill forces battery companies into a government-run “stewardship” program and makes them cover all the costs. Those costs don’t disappear, they get passed straight to us through higher prices on batteries, toys, tools, flashlights, and countless other products we buy every day.
Send a personal appeal urging House Finance Committee members to reject the battery tax, HB 1602! This bill is a tax disguised as a “stewardship program” that will, if passed, increase prices for batteries and everyday products, adding unnecessary costs to families already facing high prices.
Thank Senators for SB 101, Sign Now!
On January 7, 2026, the New Hampshire Senate delivered a major win for families by passing Senate Bill 101 with a successful Ought to Pass motion, advancing open enrollment so parents can choose any public school in the state for their child, free from zip code restrictions or arbitrary district lines. By signing this petition, you’ll add your name to a heartfelt thank-you email that will be sent to supportive senators. Your signature joins thousands of Granite State parents, families, and activists in celebrating this step toward parental empowerment, greater equity in education, and stronger public schools for every child. Together, we’re saying thank you for standing with New Hampshire families and helping make education freedom a reality!
Support HB 1268 – The Home Education Freedom Act!
This common-sense bill removes outdated, intrusive requirements that force homeschooling parents to jump through unnecessary hoops: mandatory notifications just to start homeschooling, compulsory annual assessments, and extra paperwork that treats caring parents like they need government permission to teach their own children.
Urge Representatives to support HB 1268, the “Home Education Freedom Act.” It highlights how the bill removes burdensome notification, assessment, and paperwork requirements for homeschooling families, restores parental authority, and reduces unnecessary government involvement while still allowing optional participation in public school programs or assessments.
Newsroom
Dover, New Hampshire — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement ahead of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s visit to the Granite State. “While Governor Beshear markets himself as a pragmatic leader in New Hampshire this weekend, Granite Staters should remember he vetoed the Education Freedom Tax Credit program for Kentucky families. His actions stand in sharp […]
Concord, NH — Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today commends the House for rejecting SB 498, a misguided proposal that would have created a new insurer assessment scheme and shifted costs onto Granite State families through higher health insurance premiums. The legislation would have established a dangerous precedent by empowering a new nonprofit entity to collect […]
Concord, NH – Today, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) released the following statement applauding Governor Ayotte’s veto of House Bill 451, legislation that would have imposed a mandatory tax on paint purchases and would have required paint manufacturers to establish and finance a program to collect unused paint. Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy State Director, released the following statement: […]
Concord, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today responded to Governor Ayotte following her State of the State Address. AFP-NH Deputy State Director, Sarah Scott, released the following statement: “Since taking office last year, Governor Ayotte has delivered on several promises to the Granite State, from advancing housing reforms and improving public safety to creating […]
Concord, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today announced its endorsement of Dale Fincher in the special election for Carroll-07. AFP will deploy its strong grassroots network to educate and mobilize voters leading up to the March 10 special election. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott issued the following statement: “We are excited to endorse Dale […]
Concord, NH- Americans for Prosperity — New Hampshire (AFP-NH) applauds New Hampshire’s climb to #3 overall in the Tax Foundation’s 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, released earlier this week. This is up from #6 last year, making this NH’s best ranking ever thanks to the elimination of NH’s tax on interest and dividend income. The report notes, “New […]