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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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Smooth Cruising: New Hampshire Roads Ranked the Best in America

A new report analyzing data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Census Bureau...

Governor Sununu encourages establishing housing credits and making appropriations for workforce/affordable housing

On Wednesday, February 22nd, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Senate Finance...

Consumer Alert: Increase in “Grandparent Scams” Targeting Older Adult Residents

Attorney General John M. Formella issues a scam alert for New Hampshire residents, especially...

Governor issues extreme cold warning, offers 10 cold weather safety tips

Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton, and Jay...

NH DHHS to resume regular Medicaid eligibility operations starting 4/1

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces its plans to...

DHHS announces end of emergency SNAP allotment, to revert to pre-pandemic levels after February issuance

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces that, as a...

Governor Sununu Announces “No Safe Experience” PSA Campaign

A new public awareness campaign is being built to alert individuals that there is...

NH DHHS Announces Listening Sessions for State Plan on Aging

As part of a statewide effort to understand the needs of the State’s older...

Governor Sununu calls for bipartisanship in inaugural address

On Thursday, January 5th, Governor Chris Sununu delivered his fourth inaugural address in Concord. Notably,...

Seeing higher energy bills? State of NH offers assistance programs

Did you know that the State of New Hampshire offers a number of assistance...

Governor Sununu leads letter from 25 Governors to Biden Administration

Governor Chris Sununu led a joint letter signed by 25 of the nation's governors...

Governor signs Executive Order banning TikTok, other companies

Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2022-09, prohibiting the use of certain foreign...

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City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...

Rochester Historical Society to Host Railroad Talk on 11/13

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on the city’s railroad history on...

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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...