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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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Consumer Alert: Attorney General Warns Public to be Diligent Amidst Reports of Quit Claim Deed Fraud

Attorney General John M. Formella Urges Real Estate Owners to Be Vigilant Amid Reports...

Governor Kelly Ayotte: Sanctuary Cities Banned in New Hampshire

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 511 and Senate Bill...

Secretary of State Launches Contest for Official Heirloom Marriage Certificate Design

Secretary of State David M. Scanlan has announced the launch of a new contest...

Regional Event: Special Olympics New Hampshire State Summer Games

This Friday, more than 600 Special Olympics New Hampshire (SONH) athletes will begin participating...

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking in New Hampshire

As you make plans this summer to get outside to hike, bike, kayak, or...

NH Fish and Game: Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire Is Saturday, June 7

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025. On...

Governor Ayotte Announces Return of Super 603 Days; Granite Staters Invited to Submit Ideas for Things to Do

On May 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced the return of Super 603 Days...

New Hampshire to Celebrate 50 Years of the First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary Law on 5/27

New Hampshire Secretaries of State David Scanlan and Bill Gardner (1976–2022), along with former...

NH Governor Kelly Ayotte Signs 23 Bills into Law

Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bills into law: HB 98 –...

Residents Urged to Leave Fawns and Other Young Wildlife Alone

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

Complete Your Online Hunter Education Class Now with a Spring Field Day

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

DHHS Provides Tips for Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites

As the weather warms up and ticks and mosquitoes become more active, the New...

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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,...