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Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce $10 Million in Federal Funds for I-89 Infrastructure Project

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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grant to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NH DOT) and its partners in Vermont for the Interstate-89 (I-89) Lebanon-Hartford Bridge Project. The…

Kuster, Tipton Introduce Legislation to Support Recreation on Ski Areas

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Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03), the co-chairs of the House Ski and Snowboard Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation that will support ski areas in New Hampshire, Colorado and across the country that are operating on National Forest System lands. Currently, fees related to the permitting of ski areas are given to the Treasury Department,…

Supporting Granite State Veterans

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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…

In Plymouth, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Support STEM-based Teaching in Early Education

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Congresswoman Kuster with children at PSU’s Center for Young Children & Families A high resolution of this photo is available here. (Plymouth, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with educators, administrators and students at Plymouth State University’s Center for Young Children and Families (CYCF) to discuss PSU’s early learning STEM…

Kuster Leads Bipartisan Call to Governors for Support of the Northern Border Regional Commission

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) is leading a bipartisan call to the governors of New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York urging support for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Created by the 2008 Farm Bill, the NBRC is a Federal-State partnership that is comprised of a Federal Co-Chair and the Governors of New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Maine. President Trump has…

A stronger Granite State

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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…

In Salem, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Support Workforce Development Initiatives

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(Salem, NH) – Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with community, business and education leaders at the Salem Career and Technical Education Center (Salem CTE) to discuss and receive feedback on workforce issues facing the Salem Region and efforts to support workforce development initiatives. Kuster highlighted her legislation, the Workforce Development Investment Act,…

Congresswoman Kuster Re-Introduces Legislation to Promote Coding Skills

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Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) has re-introduced The Coding Technology Improvement Act, legislation to allow coding technology programs to receive funding through the Department of Education. Currently, only accredited universities may receive such funding, but a number of innovative institutions are offering high-quality programs that propel students into high-paying jobs in the…

More than a moment

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Dear Friend, This week, I had the honor of the hosting Chessy Prout as my guest at the State of the Union. I’ve been inspired by the courage of Chessy in coming forward with her experiences with sexual assault and her powerful advocacy on behalf of survivors everywhere.  With Chessy Prout before the State of the…

At Cheshire Career Center, Kuster Discusses Efforts to Support Workforce Development Initiatives

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(Keene, NH)- Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with community, business and education leaders at the Cheshire Career Center to discuss efforts to support skills training and workforce development programs in the Monadnock Region. Kuster has introduced the Workforce Development Investment Act, which would create tax incentives to encourage companies to partner with…