Dear Friend, Delivering Results for New Hampshire Farmers This week, I spoke as a member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and the Farm Bill Conference Committee about the importance of Granite State priorities that will benefit small family farms, rural communities, and vulnerable New Hampshire residents who need food assistance. We need to craft a bill that will fund programs… Read more »

Dear Friend, On Monday, I led a bipartisan call demanding a hearing and action to resolve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ apparent inability to properly review the cases of veterans who sought help for Military Sexual Trauma. In an environment where survivors often refuse to report sexual assaults for fear of retaliation, the VA’s failure to fairly treat these claims… Read more »

Dear Friend, It was great to join the League of Conservation Voters, the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests at Plymouth State University yesterday to celebrate the centennial of the White Mountain National Forest and discuss the importance of reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). I’m a proud cosponsor of a… Read more »

Dear Friend,  I met with medical professionals, local officials and healthcare industry workers at Newport Health Center on Monday to discuss their work to increase healthcare access in New Hampshire’s rural communities. Healthcare is a right, not a privilege, and the quality of care a person receives should not be dependent on where they live. We need to work together to… Read more »

Dear Friend,  On Monday, I had the opportunity to tour and meet with staff at Mid-State Health Center in Bristol, which offers primary care, behavioral health care, laboratory services, and dental and pharmacy services. I was proud to help Mid-State apply for funds through the Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development to build their Bristol location, and I will continue… Read more »

Dear Friend, On Tuesday, I was pleased to announce with Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) has awarded federal grant funds to development projects throughout the Granite State. The NBRC has been an essential player in spurring growth and opportunity in rural communities throughout New… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last Friday, I had the chance to meet with healthcare and community leaders at Cheshire Medical Center to discuss the employment landscape in the Monadnock Region. We also spoke about how my Jobs and Opportunity Agenda can support New Hampshire’s healthcare workforce and help advance and improve already successful and ongoing workforce development efforts… Read more »

Dear Friend, I was honored to be named as a Conferee to the Farm Bill Conference Committee, which has the important task of resolving the wide differences between the House and Senate-passed Farm Bills. The Farm Bill covers programs related to agriculture, such as nutrition, conservation, forestry, and rural development. During the last Farm Bill five years ago, I was able to deliver… Read more »

Dear Friend,  The opioid epidemic is more than a public health crisis, it’s also impacting our economy and workforce. This week, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded $5 million to the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs to help address this challenge. This funding is a critical resource to encourage training in the fields that will help us tackle the… Read more »

Dear Friend, I hope you had a wonderful Independence Day! The Fourth of July is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of American Independence and our American values which make the United States a beacon of hope around the world. In addition to gathering with friends and family for barbeques, parades, and fireworks displays, it’s important that we also take the time to thank… Read more »