Limited indoor seating to return to some New Hampshire restaurants
New Hampshire’s food services industry will be entering phase 2 of reopening June 15, which will allow some restaurants to seat people indoors.
About 72 percent of COVID-19 deaths in New Hampshire linked to nursing homes
“Prior to the pandemic, New Hampshire nursing homes had the nation’s best rate of ‘substantial compliance’ with federal health survey standards.”
New Hampshire breweries seek to adapt amid sudden financial impact of COVID-19
Under the state’s mandated lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19, New Hampshire’s beer industry has seen steep financial declines like many other sectors, and hopes for relief when some places reopen for outdoor dining May 18.
US unemployment two-month total hits 36 million, New Hampshire layoffs reach 182,000
New jobless claims continued their COVID-19 surge last week, driving the total number of those filing for unemployment benefits to more than 36 million over the past two months.
New Hampshire community colleges seek $30 million in COVID-19 relief funding
New Hampshire’s community college system has asked state lawmakers to allot $30 million in federal aid to help cover tuition for students affected by the COVID-19 economic downturn.
New Hampshire task force to meet to discuss reopening state’s economy
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s newly formed Governor’s Economic Re-Opening Task Force will hold its first meeting Wednesday afternoon – but don’t look for a fast reopening, the governor said in his Tuesday news conference.
All New Hampshire residents will be able to vote absentee in upcoming elections
Election officials recently determined all New Hampshire residents are eligible to cast absentee ballots for municipal, primary, and general elections to keep themselves and poll workers safe from COVID-19.
New Hampshire schools to stay closed through end of school year; budget facing deep cuts
Deep cuts will need to be made in New Hampshire’s budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Chris Sununu said Thursday as he also announced schools will be closed until the end of the school year.
Sununu praises Trump plan to reopen economy but says New Hampshire not ready yet
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said the Trump administration’s plan to reopen the country was a good approach during a news conference on Friday.
Sununu: New Hampshire secures 91,000 pounds of PPE
“One month ago New Hampshire wasn’t even in the business of PPE procurement, and today we secured 45 metric tons of this critical lifesaving equipment for our state,” Sununu said in a statement.
Todd Smith: Taxpayer return on investment
The annual study gave New Hampshire rave reviews. The Granite State ranked No. 1 of all 50 states for taxpayer Return On Investment. Vermont came in 42nd.
Out-of-state travelers remain concern in New Hampshire during coronavirus outbreak
Despite efforts to limit opportunities for COVID-19 to spread, out-of-state visitors continue to visit New Hampshire, resulting in a mixed response from leaders and residents.