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NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $12 Million Federal Grant to Build and Improve Broadband Infrastructure in Grafton County

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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today with Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that $11,969,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding was awarded to Grafton County to develop a 222-mile fiber optic cable that will provide surrounding communities with faster and dependable high-speed internet.…

Kuster Releases Statement Ahead of Labor Day

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  Concord, N.H. – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement ahead of Labor Day:   “Labor Day is a time to recognize and honor the incredible contributions of American workers and the labor movement. From establishing the 40-hour work week to strengthening child labor laws and workplace safety standards, the labor movement has played a vital…

NH Delegation Welcomes $750,000 for Youth Substance Use Prevention Programs in Portsmouth and Souhegan Valley

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   (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today with Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that $750,000 in federal funding from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program is coming to organizations in Portsmouth and Souhegan Valley to support youth substance use prevention programs. The…

Kuster Tours Heater Landing, Highlights Affordable Housing Initiatives with Lebanon Housing Authority

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Lebanon, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) toured the Heater Landing apartment complex, which consists of 44 energy-efficient affordable apartments. During the visit, Kuster met with leadership from Lebanon Housing Authority, the developer, to discuss how this project came together and ways to incentivize more affordable housing developments across New…

Kuster Hosts Farm Bill Listening Session with New Hampshire Farmers and Producers

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Hanover, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) brought together New Hampshire farmers, conservationists, and industry experts at Dartmouth Organic Farm to discuss New Hampshire’s priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a package of legislation reauthorized every five years that has a tremendous impact on America’s agriculture and food systems. As a former member of…

Kuster Discusses Solar Energy, Housing Development with Local Leaders in Bethlehem

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**This week, Kuster helped announce new NBRC grants for the Second District, including funding for the Bethlehem Redevelopment Authority to upgrade the Colonial Theater**   Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Bethlehem town officials, the Bethlehem Energy Commission, and the North Country Council to hear updates on Bethlehem’s municipal solar power…

Kuster Highlights Workforce Development Opportunities at White Mountains Community College

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**Kuster discussed the importance of investing in the next generation of workers with local business leaders and WMCC staff**   Littleton, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Dr. Chuck Lloyd, White Mountains Community College (WMCC) President, and local business leaders to discuss WMCC’s new Advanced Technology Building and programs to train students with the…

NH Delegation Welcomes $11 Million in Federal Funding for Economic Development in New Hampshire’s Rural Communities

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   (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced today with Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is providing $11 million through 25 New Hampshire Catalyst Awards to support economic and community development projects throughout the state. These…

Kuster Tours Expanded Coos County Family Health Center in Berlin

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    Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership from Coos County Family Health Services (CCFHS) to hear updates on their operations and tour their newly expanded Pleasant Street health center, which was made possible through federal funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission, American Rescue Plan, and Health Resources and Services…

Congresswoman Kuster, Director Waring Discuss the Importance of Local Agriculture at North Country Growers in Berlin

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   Berlin, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and USDA-Rural Development State Director Sarah Waring toured North Country Growers, a greenhouse facility focused on expanding access to local-grown produce in the Northeast. During the tour, Kuster met with USDA leaders and local officials to discuss the importance of local agriculture and the impact facilities like…