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Kuster, Pappas Connect NH Law Enforcement with Federal Funding Opportunities

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**Earlier this year, Kuster and Pappas hosted a virtual grants fair for community leaders to help connect them to federal funding opportunities**   Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) hosted a virtual workshop to connect New Hampshire law enforcement officials and departments with the Justice Department's Office of Community…

Kuster Discusses New Emergency Communication System in Cheshire County, Highlights NBRC Funding for Project

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Keene, N.H. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Cheshire County Administrator Chris Coates and Cheshire Sheriff Eli Rivera to discuss $875,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission for Cheshire County to purchase and install radio system equipment and repeater sites, enhancing security and closing gaps in coverage. Kuster advocated for the grant and was also…

Keene Sentinel: Cheshire County touts emergency communications to Kuster in Tuesday visit

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Keene Sentinel: Cheshire County touts emergency communications to Kuster in Tuesday visit Cheshire County’s emergency dispatch center once “literally was a closet,” County Administrator Chris Coates says. But after a multimillion-dollar upgrade completed in fall 2016, the center is better equipped to handle what staff say are daily calls about substance-use issues. The…

NH Delegation Welcomes $18.9M to Address PFAS Contamination

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BOSTON (February 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in New Hampshire. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made available to communities as…

Kuster, Curtis, Neguse, LaMalfa Reintroduce Legislation to Support Ski Areas, Invest in Local Economies

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   Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH), Congressman John Curtis (R-UT), Congressman Joe Neguse (D-CO), and Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to support ski areas across the country. The Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development (SHRED) Act would invest in outdoor recreation by enabling National Forests to retain a…

Kuster Hears From Community Stakeholders During Listening Session on 2023 Farm Bill

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Earlier this week, on Wednesday, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) participated in a 2023 Farm Bill Listening Session organized by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire (NOFA-NH) and hosted by the Kearsarge Food Hub. Rep. Kuster is a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee and played a key role in crafting the last two Farm Bills. The Farm Bill is passed…

NH Delegation Announces $6.8 Million for NH Projects through NBRC

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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire agencies and organizations have been awarded $6,800,000 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) for various projects that invest in economic and…

Kuster Talks Clean Energy with SAU 20 in Gorham

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Gorham, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, met with SAU 20 Superintendent David Backler and local leaders at Edward Fenn Elementary to hear about the district’s plans to reduce energy costs and use the savings to support Gorham’s energy efficiency and renewable energy goals. During the meeting, Kuster also heard about the…

Kuster Talks Economic Development, Affordable Housing Projects in Bethlehem

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     Bethlehem, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined local leaders in Bethlehem to hear about the ‘Bethlehem Reimagined’ project, a comprehensive plan to bring new Main Street storefronts and second-floor housing to the community. During the visit, Kuster highlighted a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Clean-Up Grant, made possible by the Bipartisan…

Kuster Meets with White Mountain Forest Service Leaders, Discusses Preservation and Management Efforts

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    Campton, N.H. — Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Ski and Snowboard Caucus, met with White Mountain Forest Service staff and leadership to hear about their ongoing work to manage the White Mountain National Forest and the challenges they are facing. During the discussion, Kuster highlighted her work to protect New…