(Concord, NH) – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the unanimous decision of the International Trade Commission 5-0 to reverse tariffs on Canadian groundwood paper, which has strained industries that rely on paper products such as newspapers and publishing. Yesterday in Dublin, Kuster met with leadership at Yankee Publishing, which owns the Old… 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 »

Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced a $1.1 million Low or No Emission Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace two 2010 diesel trolleys with two new hybrid electric diesel buses, significantly reducing emissions from the city’s fixed route fleet while also increasing fuel efficiency. “This… 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 »

AMHERST – The results of President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum imports are mixed, as some long-stagnant mill towns in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan are again bustling with activity. However, as purchasers of steel and other equipment needed to manufacture its profile knives for woodworking professionals, officials at Amherst-based… 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 »

(Franklin, NH) –Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) took a walking tour of Downtown Franklin with City Manager Judie Milner and city economic development workers to highlight Franklin’s economic revitalization efforts and funding priorities. Revitalization efforts include a recently completed redevelopment of a former mill site downtown into 45 housing units, and plans… Read more »

Granite Staters have worked for decades to create a vibrant and diverse economy that has attracted and helped grow innovative companies in fields including microelectronics, health care, advanced manufacturing and others. A tribute to this strong economy is one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Of course, a low unemployment rate brings its own challenges, including… 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 »

Enfield — Three Upper Valley organizations are among 14 in New Hampshire that are slated to receive federal grants from the Northern Border Regional Commission, the state’s congressional delegation announced this week. The matching grants, which approach $3 million this year, are aimed at encouraging economic growth in rural Grafton, Sullivan, Coos and Carroll county… Read more »