New Hampshire

February 26, 2009 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch announced today that he has signed an agreement with the federal government increasing unemployment benefits for New Hampshire citizens. The increase is part of the federal stimulus package signed into law by President Obama last week.

“This is the worst national recession since the Great Depression. New Hampshire families and businesses are being impacted and I believe strongly we should do what we can to assist families through these difficult economic times and increasing unemployment benefits is one way we can do exactly that,” Gov. Lynch said. “This modest increase will better enable our hard-working men and women to provide for their families as they look for a new job.”    » read more »

February 20, 2009 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and Environmental Services Commissioner Thomas Burack today urged local communities looking to upgrade drinking water or wastewater systems to apply for federal stimulus funding through state Department of Environmental Services.

“Local communities should be in contact with the Department of Environmental Services about their drinking water and wastewater system needs, so that the state can direct federal stimulus funds to create jobs and improve our state’s infrastructure and environment for the long term,” Gov. Lynch said.    » read more »

February 19, 2009 -- CONCORD - Just two days after President Obama signed the stimulus package into law, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and Transportation Commissioner George Campbell today announced the state is sending the first transportation projects out to bid.

“The goal of the federal economic stimulus is to create jobs and get people working again. I am pleased our Department of Transportation has been able to work quickly in identifying projects that are ready to begin immediately so that we can get people working again, and improve the condition of our roads and bridges,” Gov. Lynch said.    » read more »

February 17, 2009 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today presented his proposed balanced budget to the House and Senate Finance Committees. Lawmakers are today beginning their work on the 2010-2011 state operating budget.

“In developing this budget, we looked at everything state government does and for ways we could do it better. This budget represents hundreds of changes in state government, and many hard choices,” Gov. Lynch said. “It defers some investments for the future. It eliminates some programs so that we can better focus on our core responsibilities - protecting public safety, helping our most vulnerable citizens, educating the next generation and preserving our quality of life.”    » read more »

Budget Meets State Government’s Core Responsibilities; Keeps Overall Aid to Local Property Taxpayers at Least Level

February 12, 2009 -- CONCORD - Faced with the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today presented a balanced, honest and fiscally responsible budget that reduces the size and cost of state government, while meeting the needs of the people of New Hampshire.    » read more »

"Good morning. I’m Jeanne Shaheen, former Governor of New Hampshire and candidate for the US Senate this fall. Here in New Hampshire, we’re pretty independent-minded. We work hard and we’re proud of the lives we’ve created for ourselves and our families.

But across New Hampshire families are really struggling after years of George Bush and John Sununu’s economic policies that have brought down the typical family’s income by almost $1,000. At the same time, the cost of everything from gas to groceries, health care to college tuition, has gone up. Washington just doesn’t get it.    » read more »

Request for Public Assistance Granted; Request for Individual Assistance Denied; Governor Requests FEMA Damage Assessments for Flood Damage

August 11, 2008 -- CONCORD — President Bush today granted New Hampshire Governor John Lynch’s request for a major disaster declaration for damage caused by the recent tornado. The President granted The Governor’s request for public assistance, but not individual assistance.

“FEMA’s damage assessment found that communities suffered major and costly damage,” Gov. Lynch said. “I’m pleased that President Bush has moved to issue this disaster declaration to provide financial assistance to communities."    » read more »

Fiscal Committee Approves Financial Strategy As Part of Continuing Efforts to Address National Economic Slowdown

June 17, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today presented additional budget reductions to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee as part of a continuing effort to ensure a balanced budget and protect vital services.

“New Hampshire, like other states across the nation, is experiencing the impact of the downturn in the national economy. Our families and our businesses are being impacted, as are state revenues,” Gov. Lynch said.    » read more »

Tax Credit Aims to Help Stimulate Job Growth in the North Country

June 09, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today signed into law the Coos County Tax Credit, an important new tool in the state’s efforts to attract jobs to the North Country.

“Today, we are investing in bringing new, good-paying jobs to the people of Coos County,” Gov. Lynch said. “It is very clear that Coos County is struggling, and struggling even more than other parts of New Hampshire. This new tax credit will help provide some much needed relief.”    » read more »

May 28, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today applauded the agreement reached by House and Senate conferees regarding the Online Child Safety Act.

Gov. Lynch worked with the Attorney General and law enforcement to develop the Act, which will modernize state laws to better protect children from sexual predators who use the Internet.    » read more »

May 21, 2008 -- CONCORD - “Cutting greenhouse gas pollution is the right thing to do for the health of our citizens, the health of our environment and the health of our economy. Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will allow New Hampshire to cut the emissions that contribute to global climate change, increase energy efficiency, and in the long-term will help consumers save on energy costs.

“Our nine neighboring states are already committed to moving forward with RGGI and it is important we partner with them. I want to thank lawmakers for recognizing the importance of passing legislation allowing New Hampshire to join the RGGI and all the stakeholders who worked to ensure we are not getting left behind,” Gov. Lynch said.

Source: New Hampshire Governor

CONCORD - Saying it is the right thing to do for New Hampshire’s citizens, economy and environment, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch last week urged the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee to approve a proposal for New Hampshire to join a regional initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

New Hampshire Governor Lynch: Photo by Andrew Walsh (CC)    » read more »

Additional Step in Governor’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Economic Downturn’s Impact on State Revenues

April 11, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch will issue an Executive Order expanding the freeze on state purchasing to cover all but essential equipment and commodities as part of his continuing efforts to address the impact the national economic downturn is having on state revenues.

Recession lunch special: Photo by Andy Martin (CC)    » read more »

Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Making Health Insurance More Affordable for NH Small Businesses

April 10, 2008 -- CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch today urged the House Commerce Committee to support legislation implementing New Hampshire HealthFirst, a bipartisan initiative to help New Hampshire small businesses better afford health insurance for their workers.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch: Photo by Roger H. Goun (CC)

Gov. Lynch unveiled the proposal, which will help reduce costs by making wellness insurance plans available to small businesses, during his State of the State Address last month.    » read more »

Governor Issues Executive Order Implementing New Policy

April 1, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today established a new statewide policy for mosquito control on state-owned lands aimed at helping reduce public health threats such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Mosquito: (Photo CC Gerald Yuvallos)

Gov. Lynch issued Executive Order 2008-4 directing agencies to implement the new policy, which was developed by a working group chaired by Exeter State Sen. Maggie Hassan.    » read more »