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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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Governor and Executive Council Approves $50 million for Housing

On December 14th, the Governor and Executive Council approved $50 million to address gap...

Governor Chris Sununu Statement on First in the Nation Primary

Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement following reports of President Biden's preferred 2024 calendar: "For...

Are you at risk of losing your home? HomeHelpNH can help

The NH Homeowner Assistance Fund program provides assistance to New Hampshire homeowners who have...

Gov. Sununu: Home heating tips for the winter season

With the winter home heating season upon us, Governor Chris Sununu and the New...

Safety First: Funding approved for 335 School Safety Projects

On November 22, the Governor and Executive Council approved $9,873,605.40 in school safety funding...

Work on Route 16 at Rochester Toll, will impact traffic starting 11/28

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will be closing one lane just north...

Join the American Cancer Society’s GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT on 11/17

The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health Services...

NH Creates Additional Opportunities for COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid via Telehealth

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

WATCH: New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates debate business and economic issues

On Monday, October 24th, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce hosted a debate featuring...

US Treasury Abruptly Ends NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding in NH

On October 20, the State of New Hampshire learned it was not awarded additional...

30% Payroll Tax Cut Triggered For New Hampshire Businesses

On October 19th, Governor Chris Sununu announced that payroll taxes will be cut 30%...

NH DCYF Launches New Statewide Juvenile Justice Assessment Process

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division for Children, Youth...

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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...

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...