Granite State residents are split on the governor's announcement. Chris Sununu will provide an update on New Hampshire's response to the coronavirus pandemic during a news conference today at 3 p.m. New Hampshire Public Radio will broadcast the press conference live. Thank you Good Afternoon and Happy Valentines Day! >> Download the FREE WMUR app"The state (Emergency Operations Center) has an operational plan that will look at a 24-hour basis where we have a duty officer that monitors everything from power outages to shelters to support that any of our communities may need through their EOCs," said Robert Buxton, director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.Officials across New Hampshire said the weather will be extreme even for Granite Staters used to harsh winters. Rebecca Kiessling, the mother of two sons killed by fentanyl blasted the federal government for Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! CONCORD, N.H. . "The lifting of the state-wide mandate by the Governor does not diminish the importance of wearing a face mask," said Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig. I encourage you to reach out and share your ideas, recommendations and concerns. The governor had faced some criticism from Democrats and officials in college communities over the states initial decision to prohibit college students from other states other non-residents from being vaccinated in New Hampshire. So, if you get caught above the tree line, it will be a long time before rescue crews get to you. Now is exactly not the time to put our public health at risk, he said. Local Manchester and New Hampshire Breaking News and Live Alerts - WMUR News 9 Closings There are currently 5 active closings or delays Manchester, NH 03101 37 Fog 3% MORE 1 / 2. New Hampshire's mask mandate started in November after a spike in COVID-19 cases. Murdaugh, a former high-powered attorney, is accused of double murder in the 2021 killings of his wife and youngest son. Your support makes this news available to everyone. Democrats best shot at picking up a Senate seat is in Pennsylvania, the only Republican-held seat that is now open in a Biden-won state. Also on Monday, schools in New Hampshire will return to full-time, in-person instruction five days a week. Christopher Sununu during a press conference on. I am so proud to serve as New Hampshires 82nd Governor. Bush. WHAT WERE LIKELY TO ENCOUNTER OVER THE NEXT 36 TO 48 HOURS IS GOING TO BE REALLY UNPRECEDENTED. Im gonna still wear my mask, said Maura Belonga. K-12 public schools must hold in-person classes five days a week starting April 19, Gov. FROM SEABROOK TO COLEBROOK, THE GOVERNOR AND HIS TEAM ARE MAKING SURE EVERY AREA OF THE STATE IS PREPARED. 16. Pool Testing in Mass. The statewide mask mandate is set to expire on Friday, April. Portable Document Format (.pdf). Chris Sununu said the nine people arrested after being disruptive at the Executive Council meeting earlier Wednesday showed the line of civility has moved in the state as people debate vaccine mandates and federal funding to help with COVID-19 vaccinations. We do not," Linas said. People 16 and older, regardless of their state of residence, will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine in New Hampshire starting on April 19. Give today. Sununu had teased the announcement during a virtual business meeting on Wednesday, saying that most of the states restrictions would be lifted "wicked soon.". FILE - Michigan gubernatorial candidate Perry Johnson, a Republican, briefly speaks with reporters, on Feb. 23, 2022, after a kickoff event at a hotel in Lansing, Michigan. Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems. CONCORD, NH Gov. Sununu holds COVID-19 briefing Gov. New Hampshire plans next month to reintroduce its work search requirement for people getting unemployment benefits, Gov. He said Thursday that the state decided on the May 7 date to lift restrictions because 95% of New Hampshire residents who want the vaccine will have gotten their first shot by that time. A copy of the speech as prepared can be found below. Wind chills as cold as -40 or -50 possible as dangerously cold air mass settles in New Hampshire, as cold as minus-40 or minus-50 are possible. They think it's about time to be done with the "suffocating" masks that "take away from your freedom.". The Florida governor often avoids gatherings of . Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, a Republican, surprised his party on Tuesday by announcing that he would not run for U.S. Senate next year, rejecting a full-court press from. To those listening who might argue they have a civil right to not wear their mask, I completely disagree. Republican leaders had seen a Sununu challenge to Senator Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, as one of their best shots to upend the Senates 50-50 partisan split, which gives Democrats control with the tiebreaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris. More people will die, so its an easy question its a bad idea, Boston Medical Center Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Linas said. 107 North Main Street | Concord, NH | 03301 6032712121 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 "The pandemic is not over, and we are not claiming victory on this by any means, but our success has created opportunities," Sununu said. Tune-in: wmur.com Live at 3: Gov. "Even rescue services, it will be very difficult for them to come out Saturday night. It remains to be seen if other cities and towns will follow suit. Chris Sununu will give a news conference at today, Jan. 5, about New Hampshire's coronavirus response and the state's COVID-19 vaccination plan. Sherman says some COVID numbers in the state are already moving in the wrong direction, and he worries lifting the mask mandate now could jeopardize the summer. (AP Photo/David . So, if you get caught above the tree line, it will be a long time before rescue crews get to you.". "Officials are urging people to stay inside Friday and Saturday. "What we're likely to encounter over the next 36 to 48 hours is going to be really unprecedented," Sununu said. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on . Listen live on NHPR, streaming online. Whitmer will talk about lifting COVID-19 restrictions, and she is expected to announce an update to the. 10 things to do in NH this weekend: Dartmouth Dance, Hamilton De Holanda & more, Turkish restaurant in the Upper Valley aims to help those affected by recent earthquakes, RFK Jr. tells NH crowd hes considering a presidential run, Epping woman pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official in 2020. SO IF YOU GET CAUGHT IN ABOVE THE TREE LINE, ITLL BE A LONG TIME BEFORE RESCUE CREWS GET TO YOU. Joe Biden briefly spoke about the mother who lost two sons to fentanyl poisoning. Republicans consider Ms. Hassan, who won her seat by about 1,000 votes in 2016, to be among the most vulnerable Democratic senators next year. "I think it can catch people off guard. Sununu said this will not limit private businesses or cities and towns from requiring masks. New Hampshire Gov. The governor announced Tuesday that certain state employees will be required to get vaccinated, due to the spread of the delta variant and the fact that their work puts them in close contact with people who live or seek services in institutional settings, like prisons or long-term care facilities. In his most forceful comments to date, the president on Thursday announced new, wide-ranging, federal COVID vaccine requirements for those working at companies with 100 or more employees, health. Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of State Representative Kris Jordan. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! But others say they've had enough. I have family members that are ill., I just think we should still have the mask mandate, said Jean Staniewicz. More than 94,000 people have tested positive for the virus in New Hampshire, including 298 cases announced Thursday. "This is not the time to let down our guard," said Sherman, who is also a doctor. Ron DeSantis has emerged as a political star early in the 2024 presidential election season even as he ignores many conventions of modern politics. The Associated Press contributed to this report. I think the masks the masks should stay on, Ronald Morin said. NBC Universal, Inc. Chris Sununu, R-N.H., at a COVID-19 news conference Feb. 9, 2021, New Hampshire Public Radio | All rights reserved, FIRST ALERT: Storm Hitting Greater Boston Live Radar, Updates, including retail and restaurant restrictions and the "Safer at Home" edict. New Hampshire's state of emergency that has been in effect since March 2020 will come to an end midnight Friday, Gov. Sisolak cancels planned press conference: Nevada Governor's Office: 5/22/2020: Governor Sisolak To Discuss Phase 2 Reopening Next Tuesday, Sets . The gridlock in D.C. is a hard sell, Mr. Carney said. Watch on the Governor's Twitter Account. MEANTIME, THE MT. "Negative 12 or 14 degrees is not typical," said Keene Mayor George Hansel. PublishedFebruary 9, 2021 at 10:49 AM EST. The update comes hours after Sununu and the New. MANCHESTER, N.H. Gov. The Republican Governors Association had no idea either, Mr. Holmes said. Nov. 9, 2021 Gov. Chris Sununu announced Thursday. "The only thing changing is New Hampshire isn't coming down and saying 'thou shalt or must'.". Governor Murphy Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Assemblyman Francis Bodine. I just feel it takes away from your freedom.. Since we havent all taken the vaccines, I think its good to wear the masks, Simon Bitabo said. In New Hampshire, the most serious Republican candidate to declare a Senate run so far is Donald C. Bolduc, a retired Army general. Concord- Gov. Watch on the Governor's YouTube Channel. Chris Sununu and state officials warned the public to be prepared ahead of a dangerously cold blast of air set to hit the state for Friday and Saturday. Office of the Governor Governor Chris Sununu Letter Regarding SB 231. Mr. Sununu said he had heard from countless voices across the country urging him to run for Senate. Incumbent Gov. Dr. Gal Luft is the co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security and has some interesting information on the Biden family's foreign dealings, according to the Washington Free Beacon. SO WERE ALSO ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO CHECK THEIR OIL TANKS, MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE SOME SUPPLIES AND AND MAKE SURE THAT THEYRE THERE JUST LOOKING AHEAD. The Minnesota House State and Local Government Committee passed House File 173, which proposes adding an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the state constitution. Five new deaths were announced, bringing the total to 1,301. The finish line is definitely within sight.". 10 things to do in NH this weekend: Dartmouth Dance, Hamilton De Holanda & more, Turkish restaurant in the Upper Valley aims to help those affected by recent earthquakes, RFK Jr. tells NH crowd hes considering a presidential run, Epping woman pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official in 2020. Mr. Sununu, however, did not shut the door on all jobs in Washington. But a longtime Republican consultant in New Hampshire, Dave Carney, said the decision by Mr. Sununu, a scion to the states leading Republican family, was hardly a surprise to those who know him. New Hampshire Public Radio | "You do not have the civil right to walk down the street naked and in the middle of our pandemic you dont have the civil right to walk through the world with a naked face.. Give today. Chris Sununu announced an executive order Tuesday to help hospitals increase capacity, but he made it clear that even with the highest numbers of COVID-19 cases and. . The decision was perhaps most surprising given that the political climate ahead of the midterms has shifted in Republicans favor after their gains in races across the country last week. It would make sense to lift mask mandate when theres enough immunity across the population, through both vaccination and past infection, that the epidemic doesnt have enough susceptible people to sustain itself, Linas said referencing herd immunity. Gov. AND SO AS OF RIGHT NOW, THE GOVERNOR SAYS HE IS NOT ISSUING A STATE OF EMERGENCY. The governor is a moderate Republican who in 2018 vetoed a bill to fund paid family leave through a state payroll tax. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire spoke during the Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas last week. Holding a press conference today at 3 PM to provide an update on the state's response to #COVID19. Web portal for New Hampshire State Government's community of agency websites and services. EVEN RESCUE SERVICES, IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR THEM ALL TO COME OUT SATURDAY NIGHT. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. "New Hampshire is on track for a very successful summer. In the past week, Maryland had had 6,385 new cases, with . The average salary earned by U.S. associate justices was $ Your support makes this news available to everyone. Gov. Kim Driscoll unveiled on Monday a proposal for a . Chris Sununu is holding the latest briefing Monday afternoon about COVID-19 and its impacts on the Granite State. Chris Sununu announced Thursday. 3/3. McKee was elevated from lieutenant. >> Resources: Emergency homeless shelters | Warming centers. Bowdoin College was chartered in 1794 by the Massachusetts State Legislature and was later redirected under the jurisdiction of the Maine Legislature. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! He will face Republican Ashley Kalus in November. These Universal Best Practices are for all individuals, businesses, and organizations to consider. Gov. Click here to sign up for our weekly coronavirus newsletter. NHPR.org Governor Chris Sununu during a news conference in 2020. We want to hear from you. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. He previously served as governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992, and as attorney general of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979. CONCORD, N.H. . Chris Sununu against Senator Maggie Hassan, a Democrat, as one of their best shots to upend the Senates 50-50 split. Im sorry I dont believe we really need to be wearing it., I think its about time, said Scott Hagen. That's why the governor said Granite Staters need to take the extreme cold seriously. Suffocating. "There's a very limited staff up there that cannot help you," he said. After Mr. Sununus announcement, Sabatos Crystal Ball, a group that does political analysis at the University of Virginias Center for Politics, called the governors race a safe Republican seat. Bill would block COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana. Governors Executive Budget Summary can be found here. Chris Sununu announced Thursday that the mask mandate will end Friday in New Hampshire, pointing to deaths being down. OFFICIALS ARE URGING PEOPLE TO STAY INSIDE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Dan is a long-time New Hampshire journalist who has written for outlets including Foster's Daily Democrat, The Citizen of Laconia, The Boston Globe, and The Eagle-Tribune. Ive been criticizing Washington for a long time, he said. Officials across New Hampshire said the weather will be extreme even for Granite Staters used to harsh winters. Sununu said the state's other pandemic-related safety measures will be lifted on May 7, including retail and restaurant restrictions and the "Safer at Home" edict. Every person here needs to come up to Chris and say, Governor is great, but you need to run for Senate, Mr. Cruz said. -12 OR 14 DEGREES IS NOT TYPICAL, AND I THINK IT CAN JUST CATCH PEOPLE OFF GUARD. Gov. Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little joined legislators and Idaho education leaders today in announcing the establishment of the new Parent Advisory Council for the popular Empowering Parents grant program and encouraged Idaho parents to apply for a spot on the council. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. Im not gonna wear it anymore, said Alyssa Capone. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.. Masks will no longer be required in New Hampshire Friday as the governor lets the state's mandate expire. Unlike other Republican governors of blue states, such as Maryland or Massachusetts, Mr. Sununu supported Mr. Trumps re-election, declaring at one point, Im a Trump guy through and through.. Watch live: Watch live: Gov. WELL, THE STATE HAS AN OPERATIONAL PLAN THAT WILL LOOK AT A 24 HOUR BASIS WHERE WE HAVE A DUTY OFFICER THAT MONITORS THE ACTIVITIES FROM POWER OUTAGES TO SHELTERS TO ANY SUPPORT THAT THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES MAY NEED THROUGH THEIR EOC. PublishedSeptember 29, 2021 at 2:24 PM EDT, New Hampshire Public Radio | He lost a G.O.P. "Even rescue services, it will be very difficult for them to come out Saturday night. Sununu's announcement comes as New Hampshire is set to begin vaccinating people from out of state beginning on Monday. It's just a good idea.". Chris Sununu said Thursday. Republicans in Washington were taken off guard by Mr. Sununus decision. Stay in the know: Sign up for NHPR's The Rundown newsletter. Nashua and Keene have already announced the mask mandate will remain in effect in their communities for the time being. "This weekend's forecast is looking pretty gnarly, even for our standards," said Jay Broccolo, director of weather operations at the Mount Washington Observatory.Broccolo pleaded with hikers to avoid the trails until the weather improves. NBC Universal, Inc. Teachers and school staff in nearly 40 New Hampshire school districts are eligible to begin getting COVID vaccines, and a new registration system will debut when the rest can sign up next week. Coronavirus Coverage New Hampshire Letting Mask Mandate Expire April 16, 2021 Matt Murphy, State House News Service New Hampshire Gov. Governor's Youth Advisory Council February 28, 2023 Smooth Cruising: New Hampshire Roads Ranked the Best in America February 21, 2023 Governor Chris Sununu Letter Regarding SB 231 February 15, 2023 Governor Chris Sununu Establishes The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission February 14, 2023 2023 Budget Address VIEW ALL PRESS RELEASES A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. FEB 21. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! It is to the citizens of New Hampshire.. NHPR is nonprofit and independent. Mr. Speaker. He has called himself a pro-choice supporter of Roe v. Wade, but this year he signed a ban on abortions after 24 weeks, with no exceptions for rape, incest or the health of the mother. Officials are urging people to stay inside Friday and Saturday. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire announced Tuesday morning that he will seek reelection and not run for U.S. Senate next year in a race that could ultimately decide. 10 things to do in NH this weekend: Dartmouth Dance, Hamilton De Holanda & more, Turkish restaurant in the Upper Valley aims to help those affected by recent earthquakes, RFK Jr. tells NH crowd hes considering a presidential run, Epping woman pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official in 2020. Chris Sununu will give an update on the state's response to COVID-19 in New Hampshire during a news conference today at 3 p.m. [ Your Guide To Coronavirus Vaccines in New Hampshire]. Trump won 62% support in the poll, which was announced shortly before he was scheduled to speak to the crowd gathered at the Gaylord in Fort Washington, Maryland. The Alex Murdaugh trial continues today, with attorneys laying out their evidence against the former lawyer in the high-profile murder case. But experts say that number will rise without masks. CONCORD, N.H. - Republican Gov. Following the unexpected death of State Representative Kris Jordan (R-Ostrander) Governor Mike DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff at the Ohio Statehouse and at all public buildings and grounds throughout Delaware County until sunset on the . Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, who had personally lobbied Mr. Sununu to run, was given no heads up about his decision, according to Josh Holmes, an adviser to Mr. McConnell. Governor Sununu and N.H. health officials will give an update on the state's response to COVID-19 during a news conference at 3 p.m. today. A "significant burst" of heavy snow could dump several inches of snow on parts of the region this weekend, with up to a foot possible in northern spots. "The state (Emergency Operations Center) has an operational plan that will look at a 24-hour basis where we have a duty officer that monitors everything from power outages to shelters to support that any of our communities may need through their EOCs," said Robert Buxton, director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 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