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New Hampshire Named the Best State to Raise a Family, Granite State Overtakes Vermont for the Top Spot

On October 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement after Consumer Affairs named New Hampshire as the best state to raise a family. The Granite State passed Vermont this year to secure the top spot. “This new #1 ranking proves what we already know...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. In the event of a prolonged shutdown, November’s SNAP food benefits may not be issued until federal...

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Best for Kids: New Hampshire Ranked the Top State for Child Well-Being

On June 10, following the release of the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual...

Fish and Game: Residents and Visitors Urged to Leave Fawns and Other Young Wildlife Alone

In the coming weeks, deer will begin giving birth around the Granite State, with...

Fish and Game: Complete Your Online Hunter Education Now with a Spring Field Day

If you need to complete a Hunter Education class, sign up today to reserve...

Public Higher Education Task Force releases findings on strategic alignment of state public higher education

In accordance with Executive Order 2023-06 issued by Governor Chris Sununu, the Public Higher...

Fish and Game: 2024 Spring Turkey Season opens May 1

The Granite State’s spring turkey season opens on May 1 and runs through May...

Local Emergency Shelter Services bolstered with $8.5M in funding

On March 27, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made...

Fish and Game: Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Exploring This Spring

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors, and the...

Fiscal Prudence Delivers Results: S&P Global Upgrades NH Ratings for First Time in Decades

On March 27, after S&P Global upgraded New Hampshire's General Obligation ratings from "AA"...

Go for Launch: Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission Arts Competition

The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of...

Trout Season is coming to New Hampshire’s managed waterbodies starting 4/27

Trout-managed waters offer anglers the chance to experience exciting fishing in some of the...

Governor Sununu proclaims April is Genocide Awareness Month

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu recently proclaimed April 2024 to be GENOCIDE AWARENESS MONTH...

State officials encourage Solar Eclipse viewers to prepare to ensure safety

Today state and local officials and private sector partners discussed preparations and precautions that have...

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Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...

Public Engagement Hour: Join Mayor Paul Callaghan for His Final ‘City Chat’ on 11/14

Mayor Paul Callaghan, in collaboration with the Office for Public Information and Community Engagement,...