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.

Follow the Money: The $64 million question

Monday, January 20, 2025Sunday, December 15, 2019

In its final installment of a year-long examination of the project, the Granite State News Collaborative set out to determine where that money has gone and what it has accomplished. A year into the two-year program, reviews are mixed.

Beyond the Doorways: ‘This is going to be over decades or generations’

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, December 15, 2019

“That’s where the big hang-up is. It’s hard to find programs that have openings,” she said. “There’s not a lot of funding for brick and mortar – this (SOR grant) is short-term funding. “

Future unclear after fiscal panel rejects portion of $46M federal charter school grant

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, December 13, 2019

The governor was ‘sickened’ by the vote, which he said was democrats playing politics. Democrats reasoned that this grant would not help existing schools and only burden the future of the state’s education costs by creating new charter schools. Next steps are unclear.

The Governor’s Reckless Comments

Monday, September 23, 2024Friday, December 13, 2019

The Governor’s plan, which he announced in conjunction with Democrats on October 30 of this year, is shored up by two LSRs (HB 1629 and HB 1632). One bill would make zoning for low-income or high-density housing mandatory while forcing zoning and planning boards to accept training in the philosophy of “new urbanism” — an internationally-bred fad that has invaded the country. The other bill would give more tax breaks to developers for building specific types of projects.

‘What is critical for our community to understand is that relapse is part of the recovery process’

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, December 13, 2019

“It is not the relapse that is newsworthy. What is newsworthy is that there are community-based service providers, like Granite Pathways, that do not judge and are willing to re-engage with individuals in recovery whenever and wherever they are ready. Every time.”

Forum on NH’s affordable housing shortage looks at possible solutions

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, December 13, 2019

This was the second convening to discuss the state’s critical shortage of affordable housing.

BOSC approves putting state funds toward development for teachers

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2019

On Monday, the Board of School Committee (BOSC) approved a recommendation from Manchester School Department Superintendent’s John Goldhardt for $3.25 million in additional state funds.

Shoppers: Ride the Route 8 MTA bus for free through Dec. 31

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Now through Dec. 31 you can catch a Route 8 MTA bus for free.

BOSC sends non-student member idea to committee

Monday, June 10, 2024Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Will there be a student member of the Board of School Committee? That question now heads to committee following deliberation by the Board of School Committee on Monday night.

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