Dear Friend, I wanted to give you a personal update. After a lifetime of hiking, biking and skiing in the White Mountains, I had hip replacement surgery on Wednesday. The surgery went very well and I’m excited to get back to work and back to all the activities that make the Granite State such a wonderful place to live. I appreciate the encouraging words I’ve received from so… Read more »

Dear Friend, On Friday, I visited The Birches at Concord to meet with residents and caregivers and discuss the challenges associated with caring for people suffering from Alzheimer’s. More than 20,000 Granite Staters suffer from Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by as much as 37% by 2025. I was a caregiver for my late mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, I met with state and local leaders at the New Hampshire Medical Society to talk about the funding needs of New Hampshire and those on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic. The opioid crisis is impacting communities across the Granite State and will not be solved without long-term support for those who are dealing with it up-close and in person. Congress took an… Read more »

Dear Friend,  I wanted to share with you a piece I wrote in the Nashua Telegraph last week on the opioid crisis and its far-reaching impact on New Hampshire's economy and communities across our state. I also address our state's need for more funding to help us combat this epidemic:  Fighting for those on the Frontlines of the Opioid Epidemic  By Congresswoman Annie… Read more »

Dear Friend,  An important component of tackling the opioid epidemic is closing the loop that traps far too many: substance misuse, incarceration and then release without the support to avoid falling back into the same cycle. That’s why I was pleased to join state and local officials and members of New Hampshire law enforcement last week for the opening of the NH… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, I had the opportunity to inspect the construction taking place at the Manchester VA Medical Center following severe flooding last July. We know that the Manchester VAMC has faced serious challenges in providing veterans with the care and services they deserve. I was encouraged by my review of the facility and pleased with my meeting with leadership to discuss… Read more »

Dear Friend, The gymnasts who have spoken out about the misconduct of Larry Nassar have demonstrated incredible strength, courage and determination. We cannot allow other young athletes to suffer the abuses faced by these brave survivors. That’s why on Tuesday I introduced the bipartisan Keep Young Athletes Safe Act of 2018 with Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX). This legislation will… Read more »

Dear Friend, I was encouraged by Wednesday's announcement that the VA New England Healthcare Network will undergo transitions to address the deficiencies and lack of oversight that allowed care to deteriorate at the Manchester VAMC and problems to persist throughout the region. I've been vocal about the need for change and it is now critical that new structures be put… Read more »

Dear Friend, In New Hampshire and across the country, our brave men and women who served in uniform have faced unacceptable challenges in accessing the care and services they deserve. That’s why I was glad to hear from members of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Washington this week on how we can correct this issue and ensure no veterans in New Hampshire… Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, several Granite State high schools took part in RESPECT Week, a teen-centered campaign designed by the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) to promote healthy relationships and foster communities of respect in high schools. On Tuesday, I visited Concord High School, which took part in this important awareness campaign, and… Read more »