Linas says the arguments against wearing a mask right now make no sense. "The lifting of the state-wide mandate by the Governor does not diminish the importance of wearing a face mask," said Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig. Gov. Get the latest news on COVID-19 delivered to you. New Hampshire's mask mandate started in November after a spike in COVID-19 cases. "I think it can catch people off guard. More than 90,000 people have tested positive for the virus in New Hampshire, including 552 new cases announced Thursday. TODAY AT 11 A.M.: Nevada COVID-19 Response Director, Chief of Testing, and Deputy Administrator of Community Health Services to provide update on testing, contact tracing, and funding plan . Updated: Mar. Ron DeSantis came in as second . He lost a G.O.P. Mr. Sununus popularity soared last year over his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has been falling recently, to 56 percent in October from 64 percent in August, according to the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College. The Florida governor often avoids gatherings of . According to Linas, we could reach herd immunity as early as this fall. Sununu said that. Chris Sununu will give an update on the state's response to COVID-19 in New Hampshire during a news conference today at 3 p.m. [ Your Guide To Coronavirus Vaccines in New Hampshire]. CONCORD, N.H. . "Even rescue services, it will be very difficult for them to come out Saturday night. Suffocating. Concord- Gov. Recent polls of New Hampshire showed that in a hypothetical matchup, Mr. Sununus lead over Ms. Hassan was diminishing. He will face Republican Ashley Kalus in November. The update comes hours after Sununu and the New Hampshire Executive Council postponed a meeting after anti-vaccine protesters disrupted it. "We will most certainly end the program a lot sooner than that," Sununu told reporters at his weekly news conference Thursday. . Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a representative and senator from California and was the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.His five years in the White House saw reduction of U.S. involvement in the . The Associated Press contributed to this report. New Hampshire will be the first state in New England to lift its mask mandate, but it could come with severe consequences, one medical expert says. We rely on readers like you to support the local, national, and international coverage on this website. We're encouraging residents to check oil tanks, make sure they have supplies and make sure they're looking ahead.". But a longtime Republican consultant in New Hampshire, Dave Carney, said the decision by Mr. Sununu, a scion to the states leading Republican family, was hardly a surprise to those who know him. Mr. Senate President, honorable members of the house, senate, and Executive Council. A first-of-its-kind paid family and medical leave program that is voluntary and without an income tax. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. 09/18/2020: Governor Chris Sununu Issues Emergency Order #69. Statements by Governor Sununu and others during the June 10, 2021 press conference. A "significant burst" of heavy snow could dump several inches of snow on parts of the region this weekend, with up to a foot possible in northern spots. NHPR.org Governor Chris Sununu during a news conference in 2020. >> Resources: Emergency homeless shelters | Warming centers. THERES A VERY LIMITED STAFF UP THERE. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! Governors Executive Budget Summary can be found here. Your support makes this news available to everyone. So, if you get caught above the tree line, it will be a long time before rescue crews get to you.". By, March 2023 Fund Drive Rules and Regulations, Persons with disabilities who need assistance accessing NHPR's FCC public files, please contact us at publicfile@nhpr.org. 10 things to do in NH this weekend: Dartmouth Dance, Hamilton De Holanda & more, Turkish restaurant in the Upper Valley aims to help those affected by recent earthquakes, RFK Jr. tells NH crowd hes considering a presidential run, Epping woman pleads guilty to threatening Michigan election official in 2020. CONCORD, N.H. . After Mr. Sununus announcement, Sabatos Crystal Ball, a group that does political analysis at the University of Virginias Center for Politics, called the governors race a safe Republican seat. Office of the Governor Governor Chris Sununu Letter Regarding SB 231. It remains to be seen if other cities and towns will follow suit. It's just a good idea.". 09/18/2020: Governor Chris Sununu Issues Executive Order 2020-18. William Jefferson Clinton (n Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American retired politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Chris Sununu and state officials warned the public to be prepared ahead of a dangerously cold blast of air set to hit the state for Friday and Saturday.Wind chills as cold as minus-40 or minus-50 are possible, and frostbite and/or hypothermia could impact people outside within minutes. 16. Gov. Give today. Did you know the Granite State is ranked the #1 state in America for personal freedom? These Universal Best Practices are for all individuals, businesses, and organizations to consider. We're encouraging residents to check oil tanks, make sure they have supplies and make sure they're looking ahead. Gov. Five new deaths were announced, bringing the total to 1,301. Now is exactly not the time to put our public health at risk, he said. Click here to sign up for our weekly coronavirus newsletter. Gov. Nine protesters were arrested at the New Hampshire Executive Council's meeting on Wednesday. Chris Sununu announced Thursday that the mask mandate will end Friday in New Hampshire, pointing to deaths being down. We do not," Linas said. EVEN RESCUE SERVICES, IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR THEM ALL TO COME OUT SATURDAY NIGHT. Chris Sununu will provide an update on COVID-19 in New Hampshire during a news conference today at 3 p.m. Stay in. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! Democratic Minnesota state Representative Kaohly Vang Her dismissed concerns from some female athletes facing biological men in athletic competitions in the state's House of Representatives on Thursday. A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton became known as a New Democrat, as . Mr. Sununu was re-elected in 2020 with 65 percent of the statewide vote. Wind chills as cold as minus-40 or minus-50 are possible, and frostbite and/or hypothermia could impact people outside within minutes. Chris Sununu announced Thursday that New Hampshire is flexing some of its coronavirus restrictions, including allowing retail . A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference. The Executive Order tasks this Commission to stud Concord, NH Today, Governor Chris Sununu delivered his 2023 Budget Address. Gov. You can find information on Governor and Executive Council Meetings (present and past) including audio recordings, agendas, minutes, and quick results here on the Secretary of State's Executive Council Meetings webpage. McKee was elevated from lieutenant. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the minority leader, who had personally lobbied Mr. Sununu to run, was given no heads up about his decision, according to Josh Holmes, an adviser to Mr. McConnell. New Hampshire's state of emergency that has been in effect since March 2020 will come to an end midnight Friday, Gov. After Tuesdays announcement, political insiders in New Hampshire ramped up speculation that Mr. Sununu likes being an executive so much, that he might aim to become the nations chief executive some day. The decision was perhaps most surprising given that the political climate ahead of the midterms has shifted in Republicans favor after their gains in races across the country last week. Im gonna still wear my mask, said Maura Belonga. Sununu said he was not issuing an emergency declaration because he believes the state has the funds to respond appropriately. It would make sense to lift mask mandate when theres enough immunity across the population, through both vaccination and past infection, that the epidemic doesnt have enough susceptible people to sustain itself, Linas said referencing herd immunity. In describing his decision, he seemed to go out of his way to belittle the role of a senator. Many say that masks should stay on for now -- it's not the right time to end the mandate. Listen live on NHPR, streaming online at NHPR.org and onNHPR's mobile apps. Just to protect everyone.. Unlike other Republican governors of blue states, such as Maryland or Massachusetts, Mr. Sununu supported Mr. Trumps re-election, declaring at one point, Im a Trump guy through and through.. I just feel it takes away from your freedom.. Dr. Gal Luft is the co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security and has some interesting information on the Biden family's foreign dealings, according to the Washington Free Beacon. 107 North Main Street | Concord, NH | 03301 6032712121 | TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 Gov. Granite State residents are split on the governor's announcement. Trump won 62% support in the poll, which was announced shortly before he was scheduled to speak to the crowd gathered at the Gaylord in Fort Washington, Maryland. New Hampshire Gov. Governor DeWine Orders Flags Lowered in Remembrance of State Representative Kris Jordan. But that restriction is being lifted because the state anticipates having plenty of doses to go around. Web portal for New Hampshire State Government's community of agency websites and services. "Officials are urging people to stay inside Friday and Saturday. The proposal outlines relief for renters, commuters, families, farmers and more. Watch the conference, starting at 3 p.m., via this NHPBS livestream video: Keep up with the latest on coronavirus in New Hampshire with NHPR's live blog. "You do not have the civil right to walk down the street naked and in the middle of our pandemic you dont have the civil right to walk through the world with a naked face.. (AP Photo/David . Your support makes this news available to everyone. Join as a $8 per month sustainer and get our brand-new owl umbrella! "This morning I signed an Executive Order instructing @nhliquorwine outlets to begin removing Russian-made and Russian-branded spirits from our liquor and wine outlets until further notice. WCAX Channel 3 Live News Stream On Now: Live Local & National News 1:30 AM: WCAX This Morning First at 4:30a WCAX 3 News Now On Now: 24 Hour Block 4:00 PM: 24 Hour Block Videos On Demand. Every person here needs to come up to Chris and say, Governor is great, but you need to run for Senate, Mr. Cruz said. Chris Sununu announced Thursday that the mask mandate will end Friday in New Hampshire, pointing to deaths being down. I am so proud to serve as New Hampshires 82nd Governor. PublishedFebruary 9, 2021 at 10:49 AM EST. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, a Republican, surprised his party on Tuesday by announcing that he would not run for U.S. Senate next year, rejecting a full-court press from national Republicans who tried to recruit him to compete for a Democratic-held seat that the G.O.P. Chris Sununu and state officials warned the public to be prepared ahead of a dangerously cold blast of air set to hit the state for Friday and Saturday. Our team is committed to moving our state forward and restoring the value of customer service to state government. Since we havent all taken the vaccines, I think its good to wear the masks, Simon Bitabo said. It requires people to wear one in public when they can't stay away from others. We've turned our vision for a greener tomorrow into a roadmap to guide us along the way. Incumbent Gov. MEANTIME, THE MT. Sununu said this will not limit private businesses or cities and towns from requiring masks. You can watch the news conference via the NHPBS video stream below: NHPR is nonprofit and independent. Watch CBS News Face The Nation Transcript: New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu on "Face the Nation," December 12, 2021 December 12, 2021 / 11:50 AM / CBS News The following is a transcript of.