Office of Gov. Chris Sununu

Sununu to nominate NH Hospital CEO Shibinette as new DHHS chief

Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

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. READ MORE

Governor issues executive order to explore future offshore wind development

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

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. READ MORE

DHHS Commisssioner to step down

Thursday, October 17, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

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. READ MORE

Sununu signs cost of living adjustment bill

Friday, September 6, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

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.
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Governor Chris Sununu legalizes sports betting

Friday, July 12, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

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

Gen. Gordon MacDonald nominated by Sununu as NH Supreme Court Chief Justice

Saturday, June 8, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 1

Attorney General Gordon MacDonald was officially nomination to serve as the next Chief Justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court during the June 5 Executive Council meeting. READ MORE

Want to be NH Kid Governor for a Day? Get Writing!

Monday, March 25, 2019 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

Governor Chris Sununu announced the 2019 “Governor for a Day” essay competition. READ MORE

Celebration for adoptive parents set for Nov. 15 at the State House

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

From October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018, 215 New Hampshire children found forever families through adoption, more than doubling last year’s number of 107. READ MORE

NH receives $1.23M from feds for gap funding for students with disabilities

Friday, September 7, 2018 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

This is the first time the New Hampshire Department of Education has applied for additional support through re-allotment. READ MORE

Social Emotional Learning at top of NH’s to-do list when it comes to school safety

Friday, June 29, 2018 Office of Gov. Chris Sununu 0

Social Emotional Learning programs have emerged that can be a tool for prevention not only for violence, but for addiction, suicide, and the toxic anxiety that has plagued our school children for too long, Gov. Chris Sununu said. READ MORE