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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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NH DHHS Announces Updated COVID-19 Booster Doses Available in Granite State

The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the updated COVID-19 Omicron...

Temporary NH E-ZPass Center opens 9/12

Temporary office set up to assist travelers adjusting to the All Electronic Tolls in...

NH DHHS Outlines Strategies to Support Recruitment and Retention of Child Care Workforce

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has developed a Child...

NH’s Upward Trajectory: A Top State for Children and Families

On August 10th, following the release of new rankings from the Annie E. Casey...

NH To Receive More Than $2 Million To Address Youth Homelessness

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in partnership with New Hampshire’s Youth...

Governor Sununu Announces Selection Committee

On August 8th, Governor Chris Sununu announced the formation of a volunteer Selection Committee,...

Governor Chris Sununu Statement on Zhukovskyy Trial

Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after Volodymyr Zhukovskyy was found not guilty...

Fostering increased emergency housing throughout state

The New Hampshire Local Welfare Administrators Association’s Executive Board unanimously approved an Ethics Resolution...

Governor Chris Sununu Signs SB 234

Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing SB 234, requiring student...

NH DHHS Seeks Demonstration Waiver Extension from CMS to Support and Enhance Access to Behavioral Health Services

Department Seeks Public Input on Request to Expand Behavioral Health Services for Individuals Transitioning...

NH DHHS Identifies Season’s First Positive Test for West Nile Virus in Mosquito Batch in Manchester

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has identified...

988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline Adds to New Hampshire’s Robust Crisis Landscape

On Saturday, July 16th, New Hampshire will join states across the country in adopting...

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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...