I’ll keep working to ensure that every Granite Stater can access the care they need, regardless of where they live.

New Hampshire, like much of the rest of the country, is experiencing health care workforce shortages. Fortunately, schools like Franklin Pierce University are leading the way in training and preparing the next generation of health care workers to shore up and support this essential industry.

This week, I joined students and faculty at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge to discuss how the university is setting students up to succeed in the health care industry. Over the past 12 years, I have been proud to partner with New Hampshire’s institutions of higher education to help equip them with resources to help address our state’s workforce needs.

You can read more about our discussion here.

These investments will make Nashua more safe and accessible for all.

Investing in public infrastructure benefits our communities, grows our economy, and sets our state up for long-term success. This week, I was honored to join Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess and other community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the Cotton Mill Transfer Bridge’s new ADA ramp.

Ensuring the bridge — and other pieces of public infrastructure — are ADA-compliant is an important investment in creating a more inclusive and safe community for all residents. I have been proud to support Nashua’s Riverfront Master Plan to transform the downtown area and make Nashua a hub for economic innovation, and I can’t wait to see the benefits these investments will have on the community in the years to come.

You can read more about Nashua’s public infrastructure investments here.

Graphic courtesy of energy.gov.

Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your end-of-summer plans!

Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes: You may have seen in the news recently that mosquito-borne illnesses are being reported in New Hampshire and New England. There are several ways to protect yourself and your family, including:

• Adjust outdoor plans to avoid habitats that attract mosquitoes;
• Wear insect repellent that is specifically designed to repel mosquitoes;
• Cover exposed skin with long-sleeved shirts and pants;
• Use screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside; and
• Get rid of standing water around your home.

You can visit dhhs.nh.gov to learn more about how to stay safe and healthy.

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I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Be bold, be brave, be kind.

Sincerely,

Annie