Senate and House Democrats Call for Transparency in Final CAREs Act Allocations
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller, Zack Sheehan Phone: (603) 271-3207, (603) 271 2136 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us, zack.sheehan@leg.state.nh,us CONCORD – Yesterday, during his weekly press conference, Governor Sununu went back on his previous statement that all of the CAREs Act funding had been allocated and that any remaining funds would be poured into the unemployment trust fund. This follows a previous meeting of the Governor’s Office for Economic Relief and R
Senate Democrats Denounce Hate Speech
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) and Senator Jay Kahn (D-Keene) issued the following statements in response to a recent public post shared by Representative Dawn Johnson from a neo-Nazi website: “It is our job as elected officials to make New Hampshire a better, safer place for all,” said Senate Democratic Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester). “Hate speec
Senator Sherman Awarded Legislator of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Residential Care
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – On Thursday December 10th, Senator Tom Sherman (D-Rye) was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award by the New Hampshire Association of Residential Care Homes. “I am humbled by this honor from the New Hampshire Association of Residential Care Homes. The past year has brought unparalleled challenges to our nursing homes and long term care facilities and the work done by N
Republicans Vote to Increase Property Taxes, Reduce Funding for Public Schools
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller, Zack Sheehan Phone: (603) 271-3207, (603) 271 2136 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us, zack.sheehan@leg.state.nh,us CONCORD - Today, during a meeting of the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee, House and Senate Republicans voted to accept an unsustainable federal grant intended to double the number of charter schools across New Hampshire, thereby creating a $17 million gap in funding for the traditional public school system. After the v
Senate Minority Leader Soucy on Speaker Dick Hinch’s Passing
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy issued the following statement in memoriam of Speaker Dick Hinch: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Speaker Hinch’s family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. Today the New Hampshire Legislature lost one of our own. May we as his colleagues stand together and continue the important work of the people of New Hampshire. Our de
Senator Rosenwald Urges Prioritization of New Hampshire Veterans Home in State’s Vaccine Distributio
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement regarding the state’s vaccination distribution plan. “As New Hampshire continues to prepare for the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is critical that we prioritize the staff and residents of the New Hampshire Veterans Home. In less than a month, COVID-19 has claimed the lives of
Senator Rosenwald on Veterans Home Outbreak
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3207 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD - Today, Senator Cindy Rosenwald (D-Nashua) issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 outbreak at the New Hampshire Veterans Home that has resulted in the death of 15 veterans. In July, Governor Sununu vetoed HB 1246, which included an independent review and needs assessment for the New Hampshire Veterans Home to be completed by October 1, 2020. “Earlier this y
SENATE DEMOCRATS URGE GOVERNOR TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS VETERANS HOME OUTBREAK
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) and Senator Lou D’Allesandro (D-Manchester) sent a letter to Governor Sununu urging immediate action in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak at the New Hampshire Veterans Home. The outbreak was first detected on November 10, 2020. In the past three weeks COVID-19 cases among residents and staff have skyrocketed- 15 vet
House Republicans Remove Sexual Harassment Training
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, in their first move as the House majority, House Republicans voted to adopt the rules from the 2017-18 legislative session, thereby eliminating the sexual harassment prevention training instituted last session. This unprecedented vote occurred during Organization Day. Senate Minority Leader Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) issued the following statement in response: “To
Senate President Condemns Republican House Leadership for Withholding Exposure Information
Contact Name: Marina Altschiller Phone: (603) 271-3266 Email: marina.altschiller@leg.state.nh.us CONCORD – Today, Senate President Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) released this statement following the announcement that several Republican House members had tested positive for COVID-19 following a caucus event on November 20th. “In less than 24 hours, the full Legislature will gather in person for the first time in nine months. Extensive safety precautions have been discussed and im