New Hampshire Democrats Fight for Increased Support for New Hampshire Families
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, in a party line vote, Republican members of the Governor’s Office for Economic Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) Legislative Advisory Board rejected a motion to recommend the unspent CARES Act funds be allocated to New Hampshire’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The recommendation was brought to GOFERR by NH Hunger Solutions and would have helped addr
Statewide Mask Mandate to Begin November 20th
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - A statewide mask mandate will be in effect beginning November 20th. Following the announcement, Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) and Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued these statements: “As I said during a meeting of the GOFERR Legislative Advisory Board back in July, wearing a mask is a simple, commonsense measure that has been proven to reduce positive ca
Senate Majority Leader on Unemployment Clawbacks During a Pandemic
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Earlier this week, an article in the Union Leader revealed that the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security is seeking to reclaim nearly $25 million from 10,773 individuals who have received unemployment benefits in 2020 during the pandemic. NHDES classifies these individuals as having been overpaid by the state. Following the announcement, Senate Majority Leade
New Hampshire General Court Releases Virtual State House Tour
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller, Michael O’Brien Phone: (603) 271-3479, (603) 271-0515 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us, mike.b.obrien@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate President Donna Soucy and House Speaker Steve Shurtleff announced that the General Court of New Hampshire has created a special video tour experience to allow students around New Hampshire to virtually tour the State House. The video highlights the State House grounds, our historic Hall of Flag
Republicans Announce Plans to Increase Property Taxes
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller, Michael O’Brien Phone: (603) 271-3479, (603) 271-0515 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us, mike.b.obrien@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Immediately upon reelection, Governor Sununu announced his focus for the next two years - cutting financial support to New Hampshire cities and towns by changing the rooms and meals tax formula. House Finance Chair Mary Jane Wallner (D-Concord) and Senate Finance Chair Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester), releas
Senate President Thanks Election Officials and Poll Workers
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senate President Donna Soucy issued the following statement regarding the 2020 General Election: “As polling locations begin to close across the state, it is imperative that we thank the hard working election officials and poll workers who made it possible for Granite Staters to safely and securely cast their ballots in the midst of a pandemic. This year has truly
Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals Releases First
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD, NH – Today, the Commission on the Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Perfluorinated Chemicals released its first Interim Report, sharing its initial assessments on the environmental and health impacts of PFAS with the Governor, Senate, House of Representatives, relevant agencies and associations, and the general public. “The Commission is collaborating with variou
Senate President on President and First Lady's Positive COVID Tests
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – In response to last night’s news of the President and First Lady testing positive for COVID-19, Senate President Donna Soucy issued the following statement: “On behalf of the New Hampshire Senate, we are wishing the President and First Lady a speedy recovery. We are keeping all those who have been impacted by COVID in our thoughts and prayers. Only by working together wi