Forward Fest honors the everyday act of stepping up, listening, and making a difference where you are. Honorees were chosen from a competitive group of nominees who listen to community hopes or concerns and organize into action. From State Representatives to nonprofit leaders, parents to grassroots organizers, these honorees reflect the next generation of leadership shaping New Hampshire's future.

603 Forward and New Hampshire Youth Movement celebrate the signing of three major housing bills – HB 631, HB 577, and SB 284 – into law as a step toward easing the state’s worsening housing shortage.

Leading grassroots organizations representing thousands of Granite Staters—603 Forward, MomsRising, New Hampshire Youth Movement, Granite State Organizing Project, Rights and Democracy, and the NH School Funding Fairness Project—issued a joint statement today in response to the passage and rushed signing of the final state budget by Governor Kelly Ayotte last Friday afternoon.

A Message From Our Co-Founders, Liz Wester and Lucas S. Meyer.

Leading grassroots organizations representing thousands of Granite Staters issued a joint statement today with quotes from volunteers and members from across the state on how the Senate Republican budget is a reckless plan that deepens inequality and puts the interests of the wealthy and well-connected ahead of working families.

Secretary Scanlan admits HB1569 is based on “perception,” yet stays silent as SB287 threatens Granite Staters access to absentee voting.

Hundreds turn out in the rain to speak out against Gov. Ayotte and Republican budget which further rigs the economy for the rich and corporate interests.

Five leading grassroots organizations representing thousands of Granite Staters issued a joint condemnation today of the House Republican budget, calling it a reckless plan that deepens inequality and sells out working families to protect the wealthy and powerful.

Today, the New Hampshire House passed the final bill in a pro-housing package 603 Forward has been advocating for aimed at tackling the state's housing crisis.

Today, the House Election Law committee voted to advance anti-voter bill HB217, relative to absentee ballots, while retaining numerous other anti-voter bills for further work over the summer.

Yesterday New Hampshire saw the first election with one of the nation's strictest voter registration laws in place, resulting in over 40 voters being turned away because they could no longer use affidavits to prove eligibility.

At a time when extreme state and national leadership seek to divide us and work to undermine faith in our government and democracy, young leaders across New Hampshire swept into local offices in last night’s Town Election, offering a path forward for our communities amidst the uncertainty.

Late Thursday night, House Republicans scheduled a single, last-minute budget hearing for next Wednesday, giving Granite Staters barely any time to participate.

Today, the New Hampshire House passed HB 577, the first step to increasing property rights and meeting housing needs across our state.

Secretary of State David Scanlan’s recent claim that it has been “too easy to vote” in New Hampshire is a direct attack on the fundamental rights of Granite Staters.

Today, Governor Ayotte delivered her budget address emphasizing a need to “recalibrate” after nearly a decade of irresponsible Republican leadership that has prioritized tax breaks and handouts for the wealthiest.

For the fourth consecutive year, 603 Forward led a comprehensive, state-wide program to recruit, train, and empower next-generation local leaders.

Despite public opposition, Republican lawmakers advanced a series of bills that pose a direct assault on voting rights, making it harder for voters—particularly students, young people, working families, and caregivers—to participate in our democracy.

603 Forward invests in recruiting, training, and electing young leaders to state office