NH boosts unemployment benefits, federal government to pay

Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, March 30, 2020

Following the critical efforts and guidance of the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security, Governor Chris Sununu signed the Relief for Workers Affected by Coronavirus [CARES] Act agreement which provides New Hampshire with 100 percent funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to support benefit payments to people receiving unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sununu issues ‘Emergency Order 17’ for ‘non-essential business’ closures during COVID-19 crisis

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, March 27, 2020

CONCORD NH — Governor Chris Sununu on Thursday released Emergency Order #17, mandating the closure of all non-essential businesses and

Governor issues 3 emergency orders to protect residents from eviction, utility shut off and lost wages

Saturday, January 18, 2025Tuesday, March 17, 2020

“We are taking steps to help Granite Staters, ensuring they have the support and services for themselves, their families, and their businesses throughout this crisis,” Gov. Sununu said.

Mezzapelle to head state treasury department upon resignation of Dwyer

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 25, 2020

State Treasurer Bill Dwyer on Tuesday notified Gov. Chris Sununu, House Speaker Steve Shurtleff, and Senate President Donna Soucy that he would be resigning on March 26, 2020

Granite Pathways out, CMC in as Manchester’s ‘Doorway’ for addiction services

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Manchester’s official Doorway will be CMC going forward.

Sununu to nominate NH Hospital CEO Shibinette as new DHHS chief

Monday, June 10, 2024Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Lori Shibinette is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of New Hampshire Hospital. She previously served as a Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to State service, Lori served as the CEO of the Merrimack County Nursing Home and as their Director of Clinical Services. A registered and trained Nurse, Lori has extensive experience on the front lines of health care.

Governor issues executive order to explore future offshore wind development

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, December 4, 2019

This executive order establishes four advisory boards focused on informing New Hampshire’s next steps, while calling on state agencies to report on key studies.

DHHS Commisssioner to step down

Monday, June 10, 2024Thursday, October 17, 2019

Governor Chris Sununu announced earlier this week that HHS Commissioner Jeff Meyers will not be seeking reappointment upon the conclusion of his term, which ends January 16, 2020, to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

Sununu signs cost of living adjustment bill

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, September 6, 2019

Governor Chris Sununu on Friday signed HB 616, relative to a cost of living adjustment for retirees in the state retirement system, with lawmakers, retired state employees, advocates, and members of the NH retirement security coalition.

Governor Chris Sununu legalizes sports betting

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, July 12, 2019

“Sports betting is the right bet for New Hampshire,” said Sununu.

+ More