Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced on April 22nd, that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to a severe storm and flooding in the month of January that resulted in significant costs to…

Concord, NH – On April 15th, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 1203 into law, relative to prohibiting the charging of rent to charitable gaming facilities, and issued the following statement: "By signing this bill into law, New Hampshire is…

Concord, NH – This week, Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 395, relative to establishing the position of assistant commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, into law.

Concord, NH - Today, in accordance with Executive Order 2023-06 issued by Governor Chris Sununu, the Public Higher Education Task Force released a report of its findings on the strategic alignment of public higher education in New Hampshire,…

Concord, NH - The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a student arts-based competition to correspond with the creation, installation, and unveiling of the new Christa McAuliffe Memorial in 2024.…

Concord, NH - Today, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made available to local emergency shelter services supporting individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. $6.74 million of the funds approved today…

Concord, NH - Today, after S&P Global upgraded New Hampshire's General Obligation ratings from "AA" to "AA+" Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Good fiscal management delivers good results," said Governor Chris Sununu. "For…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that Insurance Commissioner Christopher Nicolopoulos will not be seeking reappointment upon the conclusion of his term. "I thank Commissioner Nicolopoulous for his service to the State of…

Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, May 11, 2023, as…

Concord, NH — Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 20, naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack for the Honorable Richard "Dick" Hinch, into law. “Former Speaker Dick Hinch was a fierce defender of the New Hampshire Advantage, a dear…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 16 bills into law: HB 30: An Act allowing a county to exempt its chief administrative officer from compulsory participation in the retirement system HB 36: An Act relative to…

Concord, NH – Today, following release of the Twin States Clean Energy Link proposal by National Grid – a 211-mile renewable energy transmission project to deliver 1,200 MW of clean Canadian hydropower to New England – Governor…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 5 bills into law: HB 66, an act establishing a committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain HB 85, an act relative to antenuptial…

Concord, NH –Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing HB 49, Relative to postponing the closure of the Sununu Youth Services Center: "I would like to thank the Legislature, the advocates, and the Department…

Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2023-03, an order directing state entities to prioritize investment returns and minimize risk in fulfillment of their fiduciary duties. "Prioritizing the highest returns…

Concord, NH – Today, following House passage of HB 1 and HB 2, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: “Today’s vote was just one step in a long process," said Governor Chris Sununu. "I look forward to working with…

In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, March 31, 2023, as a mark of respect…

Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced today that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to the storm that severely damaged communities across New Hampshire from December 22-25, 2022.…

Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the northern border. A copy of the letter can be found…

Concord, NH – Today, a new report analyzing data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Census Bureau finds that New Hampshire has the best roads in America, while "[spending] some of the lowest capital outlay per mile." "New…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Senate Finance Committee regarding SB 231, relative to establishing housing credits and making appropriations for workforce and affordable housing. Note: A copy of the letter…

Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2023-02, Establishing the Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission. The Executive Order tasks this Commission to “study, design, and oversee construction of…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu delivered his 2023 Budget Address. A copy of the speech as prepared can be found below. Governor’s Executive Budget Summary can be found here. Governor’s Capital Budget can be found…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Senate Finance Committee in support of SB 55, making an appropriation for the replacement of the Cannon Mountain tramway. A copy of the letter can be found…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton, and Jay Broccolo, Director of Weather Operations for the Mt. Washington Observatory, urged Granite State residents and visitors to…

Governor Chris Sununu Letter to House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in support of HB 279, increasing the penalty for…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu released the final report and recommendations compiled by the Governor’s Commission on Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets. “When I established the Commission nearly a year ago, I…

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote a letter to a group of New Hampshire mayors in response to their January 3, 2023, letter regarding homelessness. Note: A copy of the Governors letter can be found…

Concord, NH – A new public awareness campaign is being built to alert individuals that there is no safe experience when consuming any drugs that have not been prescribed by a medical provider. At a press conference today, Governor Chris Sununu…

Concord, NH – At the request of New Hampshire State Senator and DNC Committeewoman Donna Soucy, Governor Chris Sununu wrote a letter addressing the importance of New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary and the attempts…

Concord, NH – Please find below Governor Chris Sununu's 2023 Inaugural Address: Good Afternoon – Mr. Speaker. Mr. Senate President, honorable members of the House, the Senate; Chief Justice MacDonald and honorable members of the…

Governor Chris Sununu Leads Letter from 25 Governors to Biden Administration Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu led a joint letter signed by 25 of the nation's governors to the Biden Administration calling for an end to the federal…

Governor Chris Sununu Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Companies, from Government Devices and Networks Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2022-09, prohibiting the use of certain foreign…

Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's Proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement on First in the Nation Primary Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement following reports regarding President Biden's preferred 2024 calendar: "This was Joe Biden's…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement Following Fiscal Committee Vote to Approve $65M in Broadband Funding Concord, NH – Today, after the Fiscal Committee voted to approve $65 million for the Broadband Connect Program, which will connect tens of…

Let's Talk Turkey: Home Heating Tips for the Winter Season Concord, NH – With Thanksgiving and the winter home heating season around the corner, today Governor Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Department of Energy encourage families to…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement On Passing Of Ray Wieczorek Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the passing of Former Manchester Mayor and Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek: "Ray Wieczorek…

Safety First: Funding approved for 335 School Safety Projects Concord, NH – Today, the Governor and Executive Council approved $9,873,605.40 in school safety funding to hundreds of schools across New Hampshire, following $3.9 million…

Governor Chris Sununu Letter to Fiscal Committee Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee urging the acceptance and expenditure of $40 Million for the Broadband Connect Program.…

Sununu is right choice New Hampshire consistently ranks among the top states in the nation in multiple economic indicators, its friendliness to small businesses, access to health care, safety and places to live. The Granite State has the…

NH To File Amicus Brief in Support of Lobster and Fishing Industry in the Northeast Concord, NH – Today, the State of New Hampshire filed a notice of intent to file an Amicus Curiae Brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the…

Alvirne High Educator Named 2023 NH Teacher of the Year Concord, NH – Yesterday, during a surprise celebration at Alvirne High School in Hudson, educator Christian Cheetham was named New Hampshire's 2023 Teacher of the Year. On hand for…

US Treasury Abruptly Ends NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding in NH Concord, NH – Today, the State of New Hampshire learned it was not awarded additional funding to continue the U.S. Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance beyond…

30% Payroll Tax Cut Triggered For New Hampshire Businesses Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that payroll taxes will be cut 30% for NH businesses as a response to New Hampshire's strong unemployment trust fund. Despite…

State Invests $25M into Sullivan County Nursing Home Concord, NH – Yesterday, the Governor and Council voted to approve $25,200,000 for the Sullivan County Nursing Home to renovate their existing nursing home facilities. State funding for…

Governor Sununu Announces First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Award Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that the first of multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging station grant contracts, which will total approximately…

Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff on October 20 Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu directed that all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire be lowered to half-staff on October 20, 2022 from…

Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Concord, NH – In accordance with Public Law 107-51, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in…

Two NH National Guard Units To Deploy to Southern Border Concord, NH – This afternoon, Governor Chris Sununu will attend and deliver remarks at a New Hampshire National Guard Deployment ceremony, where two units will be deployed to the…

Flags to Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Concord, NH – In accordance with the President’s proclamation and Governor Sununu’s earlier directive, flags return to full-staff today, September 19, 2022, at sunset, following the…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement on Energy Relief Legislation Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the New Hampshire legislature voted to approve emergency energy relief legislation directly aimed…

Governor Chris Sununu, New England Governors Meet with Energy Secretary Granholm Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after meeting with a bipartisan coalition of New England Governors with United…

Governor Chris Sununu Signs Emergency Energy Relief Legislation Into Law Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 2023, an act making appropriations to the Department of Energy for a state emergency fuel assistance program and…

Governor Chris Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff Concord, NH – In accordance with federal law, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff on Sunday,…

Concord, NH – Today, following the release of new rankings from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Here in New Hampshire, our investments in mental health and…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement on Zhukovskyy Trial Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after Volodymyr Zhukovskyy was found not guilty of all charges in the Randolph, NH crash that killed seven…

Photo Release: Governor Chris Sununu Signs SB 234 Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing SB 234, requiring student identification cards to include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,…

Governor Chris Sununu Issues Executive Order June 2022 Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2022-06 , an order establishing the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. “The establishment…

Governor Chris Sununu Open Letter to the Residents of Belknap County Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu released an open letter to the residents of Belknap County regarding the Gunstock Area Commission. Note: A copy of the letter…

Setting Records: NH Records Lowest Unemployment Rate Ever Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the NH Department of Employment Security announced a 2% state unemployment rate , the lowest ever…

Governor Chris Sununu Statement Regarding Resignation of Lori Shibinette Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after NH Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner Lori Shibinette tendered her…

Governor Chris Sununu Signs 14 Bills Concord, NH – This week, Governor Chris Sununu signed 14 bills into law. Governor Chris Sununu Statement on HB 1280, an act prohibiting a parent's refusal to vaccinate a child from being used as…

Governor Chris Sununu Directs Flags to Remain at Half Staff Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's proclamation on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Governor Chris Sununu has directed all flags on public…