About the Governor:
Christopher T. Sununu is the 82nd Governor of the State of New Hampshire and is currently serving his third term, receiving in 2020 more votes ever than any candidate in state history.
Named the nation's most fiscally responsible governor by Cato Institute, Governor Sununu has delivered three balanced state budgets with no new taxes. In fact, his third budget:
Cuts and phases out the Interest & Dividends Tax for retirees,
Provides tax relief to employers and small businesses,
Reduces property taxes by $100 million,
Delivers voluntary paid family medical leave,
Spends more money per pupil for public education than ever before.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Sununu took unprecedented action to balance the health and safety of Granite Staters with keeping the state's economy strong. New Hampshire always ranked among the safest states for Covid. Today, the Granite State has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation and the lowest child poverty rate of any state in America.
Early in his tenure Governor Sununu created The Doorway and the Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative, both of which have become national models for prevention, treatment and recovery from substance use disorder and are consistently improving results for the citizens of New Hampshire.
Chris grew up in Salem, NH. He graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) with a BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering. As an environmental engineer, Chris worked for ten years cleaning up hazardous waste sites across the country.
In 1988, Chris completed a five-month through-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia.
Governor Sununu lives in Newfields with his wife, Valerie, and their three children.
Concord, NH – On Aug 26th, Governor Chris Sununu released the State of New Hampshire COVID-19 After-Action Report. The Report, written by a third-party consulting team, analyzes the State of New Hampshire's response to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read More »Concord, NH – On Aug 23rd, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 14 bills into law: HB 518: Relative to the administration of occupations by the office of professional licensure and certification HB 1091: Relative to the financing…
Read More »Concord, NH – The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce that the unveiling of the Christa McAuliffe statue will be held on Monday, September 2, 2024, at 10 AM. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced on Aug 20th, that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to severe storms and flooding from July 10-13 that resulted in significant costs to local…
Read More »Concord, NH – On Aug 2nd, after signing HB 1352, relative to firefighting personal protective equipment, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "For years now, my Administration has made it a priority to protect the lives and…
Read More »Concord, NH – On Aug 2nd, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 45 bills into law: HB 458: Reestablishing the commission to study the assessing of power generation HB 494: Renaming the agricultural product and scale testing fund…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu has signed HB 318-FN-A into law, an act relative to magistrates, bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making appropriations. "We have been fighting for these…
Read More »Concord, NH – On July 26, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 53 bills into law: HB 185: Relative to the determination of parental rights and responsibilities based on shared parenting and requiring all municipalities and…
Read More »Concord, NH – On July 26th, after signing SB 393 into law, relative to making an appropriation to the Department of Environmental Services to fund regional drinking water infrastructure, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement:…
Read More »Concord, NH – On July 26th, after signing SB 603, relative to telephone number and area code conservation, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: “603 is more than just an area code – it’s part of our…
Read More »Concord, NH – On July 26th, after signing SB 592 into law, renaming Route 127 from Central Street in Franklin to the town line of Sanbornton as Chief Bradley Haas Memorial Highway, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement:…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended its response to a major disaster declaration request for a nor'easter that occurred April 3-5. Grafton County has been added to…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 19, 2024, after vetoing HB 396 and signing HB 619 and HB 1205, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: In 2018, Republicans and Democrats passed legislation to prevent discrimination because as I said at the…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 19, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu vetoed HB 274, relative to the administrative rulemaking process. A copy of the Governor’s veto message can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 19, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu vetoed HB 1293, relative to the use of certain fertilizers on turf. A copy of the Governor’s veto message can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 19, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 50 bills into law: - HB 202: Relative to property tax abatements - HB 322: Relative to establishing a committee to study the New Hampshire board of medicine and making an…
Read More »Concord, NH – On July 19th, after vetoing HB 396 and signing HB 619 and HB 1205, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: In 2018, Republicans and Democrats passed legislation to prevent discrimination because as I said at…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 12, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 33 bills into law: - HB 135: Relative to requisites for a criminal search warrant - HB 243: Requiring the tabulation of votes in elections to be done in public - HB 279:…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced significant enhancements to Medicaid to expand primary care services and preventive treatments to improve residents' health, patient experience, and the financial outlook of the program.…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced today that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to an April nor'easter that resulted in significant costs to local communities. Belknap, Carroll,…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 3, 2024, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 81 bills into law: HB 147: Relative to membership of the advisory committee on the education of students with disabilities HB 306: Relative to prohibiting…
Read More »Concord, NH - On July 2, 2024, at the Manchester Central Fire Station, Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 352 into law, establishing an early detection cancer screening pilot program for active and retired fire fighters. "The dangers of being a…
Read More »HB 155: Relative to the higher education commission HB 182:Prohibiting discharge of volunteer firefighters or volunteer medical technicians from other employment HB 283:Relative to rental application fees charged to prospective tenants HB…
Read More »Concord, NH – On June 10th, following the release of the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which ranks New Hampshire as the #1 state in the country for child well-being for the second year in a row, Governor Chris…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 31st, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement regarding HB 1003, relative to name changes for inmates, parolees, and convicted felons: “It is our shared responsibility to provide for the protection of…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 24th, in accordance with the President’s proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu directed all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May…
Read More »Concord, NH – Data from the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) "Electric Power Monthly" reports finds that residential electric rates in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island have all increased at a substantially greater…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 20th, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following eight bills into law: HB 1052: Relative to the format of excavating and dredging permit applications HB 1302: Relative to elected conservation commissions in towns HB…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 17, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in recognition of the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. The 32nd Annual Memorial…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 15th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after members of the Executive Council voted to approve $1 Million in funding to assist in the building of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester, a…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 14th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement regarding Senator Bradley's proposed Medicaid payments and Medicaid fund legislation: "As hospitals have stepped away from the mental health crisis, other…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 14th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing HB 261 into law, relative to rights of tenants in cases of domestic violence: "New Hampshire is stepping up to protect survivors of sexual…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 14th, in accordance with the President’s proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 8th, Governor Chris Sununu announced that he will request members of the Fiscal Committee authorize $3,341,299 in additional funding to five New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) Community Centers…
Read More »Concord, NH – In accordance with Public Law 107-51, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff on Sunday, May 5, 2024 from sunrise to sunset in observance of…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 2nd, following Senator Jeb Bradley's announcement that he will not seek reelection, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Senator Jeb Bradley's career has been marked by his service to New Hampshire.…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 1st, following approval by members of the Executive Council, New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services announced two items totaling $1,000,000 in funding to make lakes and waterbodies across the Granite…
Read More »Concord, NH – On May 1st, following approval by members of the Executive Council, New Hampshire’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced $1,000,000 in funding to improve the statewide trail system following damage caused…
Read More »Concord, NH –On April 26th, Governor Chris Sununu ceremonially swore in Justice Melissa Beth Countway to the New Hampshire Supreme Court and issued the following statement: "Fair, well-rounded, experienced!" said Governor Chris Sununu. "30…
Read More »Concord, NH – On April 26th, Governor Chris Sununu announced that Andrew Flockton, of Milford, New Hampshire has been selected as the 2024 'Governor for a Day' competition winner. Andrew will act as Governor for a Day on Wednesday, May 1st,…
Read More »Department of Administrative Services Announces Amazing Development Opportunity Now Accepting Offers Concord, NH – On April 23rd, the Department of Administrative Services announces that the 217 Lakes Region acres that comprise the former…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced on April 22nd, that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to a severe storm and flooding in the month of January that resulted in significant costs to…
Read More »Concord, NH – On April 15th, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 1203 into law, relative to prohibiting the charging of rent to charitable gaming facilities, and issued the following statement: "By signing this bill into law, New Hampshire is…
Read More »Concord, NH – This week, Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 395, relative to establishing the position of assistant commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food, into law.
Read More »Concord, NH - Today, in accordance with Executive Order 2023-06 issued by Governor Chris Sununu, the Public Higher Education Task Force released a report of its findings on the strategic alignment of public higher education in New Hampshire,…
Read More »Concord, NH - The Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission is pleased to announce the creation of a student arts-based competition to correspond with the creation, installation, and unveiling of the new Christa McAuliffe Memorial in 2024.…
Read More »Concord, NH - Today, following approval by the Executive Council, $8,500,000 in funding was made available to local emergency shelter services supporting individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. $6.74 million of the funds approved today…
Read More »Concord, NH - Today, after S&P Global upgraded New Hampshire's General Obligation ratings from "AA" to "AA+" Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Good fiscal management delivers good results," said Governor Chris Sununu. "For…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that Insurance Commissioner Christopher Nicolopoulos will not be seeking reappointment upon the conclusion of his term. "I thank Commissioner Nicolopoulous for his service to the State of…
Read More »Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, May 11, 2023, as…
Read More »Concord, NH — Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 20, naming a bridge in the town of Merrimack for the Honorable Richard "Dick" Hinch, into law. “Former Speaker Dick Hinch was a fierce defender of the New Hampshire Advantage, a dear…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 16 bills into law: HB 30: An Act allowing a county to exempt its chief administrative officer from compulsory participation in the retirement system HB 36: An Act relative to…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, following release of the Twin States Clean Energy Link proposal by National Grid – a 211-mile renewable energy transmission project to deliver 1,200 MW of clean Canadian hydropower to New England – Governor…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed the following 5 bills into law: HB 66, an act establishing a committee to study non-pharmacological treatment options for patients with chronic pain HB 85, an act relative to antenuptial…
Read More »Concord, NH –Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing HB 49, Relative to postponing the closure of the Sununu Youth Services Center: "I would like to thank the Legislature, the advocates, and the Department…
Read More »Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2023-03, an order directing state entities to prioritize investment returns and minimize risk in fulfillment of their fiduciary duties. "Prioritizing the highest returns…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, following House passage of HB 1 and HB 2, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: “Today’s vote was just one step in a long process," said Governor Chris Sununu. "I look forward to working with…
Read More »In accordance with the President's proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, March 31, 2023, as a mark of respect…
Read More »Concord, NH – Governor Chris Sununu announced today that President Joe Biden granted his request for a major disaster declaration in response to the storm that severely damaged communities across New Hampshire from December 22-25, 2022.…
Read More »Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to United States Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the northern border. A copy of the letter can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, a new report analyzing data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Census Bureau finds that New Hampshire has the best roads in America, while "[spending] some of the lowest capital outlay per mile." "New…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Senate Finance Committee regarding SB 231, relative to establishing housing credits and making appropriations for workforce and affordable housing. Note: A copy of the letter…
Read More »Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2023-02, Establishing the Christa McAuliffe State House Memorial Commission. The Executive Order tasks this Commission to “study, design, and oversee construction of…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu delivered his 2023 Budget Address. A copy of the speech as prepared can be found below. Governor’s Executive Budget Summary can be found here. Governor’s Capital Budget can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Senate Finance Committee in support of SB 55, making an appropriation for the replacement of the Cannon Mountain tramway. A copy of the letter can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu, Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Robert Buxton, and Jay Broccolo, Director of Weather Operations for the Mt. Washington Observatory, urged Granite State residents and visitors to…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Letter to House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in support of HB 279, increasing the penalty for…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu released the final report and recommendations compiled by the Governor’s Commission on Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets. “When I established the Commission nearly a year ago, I…
Read More »Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote a letter to a group of New Hampshire mayors in response to their January 3, 2023, letter regarding homelessness. Note: A copy of the Governors letter can be found…
Read More »Concord, NH – A new public awareness campaign is being built to alert individuals that there is no safe experience when consuming any drugs that have not been prescribed by a medical provider. At a press conference today, Governor Chris Sununu…
Read More »Concord, NH – Please find below Governor Chris Sununu's 2023 Inaugural Address: Good Afternoon – Mr. Speaker. Mr. Senate President, honorable members of the House, the Senate; Chief Justice MacDonald and honorable members of the…
Read More »Concord, NH – At the request of New Hampshire State Senator and DNC Committeewoman Donna Soucy, Governor Chris Sununu wrote a letter addressing the importance of New Hampshire’s First-in-the-Nation Presidential Primary and the attempts…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Leads Letter from 25 Governors to Biden Administration Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu led a joint letter signed by 25 of the nation's governors to the Biden Administration calling for an end to the federal…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Companies, from Government Devices and Networks Concord, NH – Yesterday, Governor Chris Sununu signed Executive Order 2022-09, prohibiting the use of certain foreign…
Read More »Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Concord, NH – In accordance with the President's Proclamation, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Statement on First in the Nation Primary Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement following reports regarding President Biden's preferred 2024 calendar: "This was Joe Biden's…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Statement Following Fiscal Committee Vote to Approve $65M in Broadband Funding Concord, NH – Today, after the Fiscal Committee voted to approve $65 million for the Broadband Connect Program, which will connect tens of…
Read More »Let's Talk Turkey: Home Heating Tips for the Winter Season Concord, NH – With Thanksgiving and the winter home heating season around the corner, today Governor Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Department of Energy encourage families to…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Statement On Passing Of Ray Wieczorek Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the passing of Former Manchester Mayor and Executive Councilor Ray Wieczorek: "Ray Wieczorek…
Read More »Safety First: Funding approved for 335 School Safety Projects Concord, NH – Today, the Governor and Executive Council approved $9,873,605.40 in school safety funding to hundreds of schools across New Hampshire, following $3.9 million…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Letter to Fiscal Committee Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu wrote to members of the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee urging the acceptance and expenditure of $40 Million for the Broadband Connect Program.…
Read More »Sununu is right choice New Hampshire consistently ranks among the top states in the nation in multiple economic indicators, its friendliness to small businesses, access to health care, safety and places to live. The Granite State has the…
Read More »NH To File Amicus Brief in Support of Lobster and Fishing Industry in the Northeast Concord, NH – Today, the State of New Hampshire filed a notice of intent to file an Amicus Curiae Brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the…
Read More »Alvirne High Educator Named 2023 NH Teacher of the Year Concord, NH – Yesterday, during a surprise celebration at Alvirne High School in Hudson, educator Christian Cheetham was named New Hampshire's 2023 Teacher of the Year. On hand for…
Read More »US Treasury Abruptly Ends NH Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funding in NH Concord, NH – Today, the State of New Hampshire learned it was not awarded additional funding to continue the U.S. Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance beyond…
Read More »30% Payroll Tax Cut Triggered For New Hampshire Businesses Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that payroll taxes will be cut 30% for NH businesses as a response to New Hampshire's strong unemployment trust fund. Despite…
Read More »State Invests $25M into Sullivan County Nursing Home Concord, NH – Yesterday, the Governor and Council voted to approve $25,200,000 for the Sullivan County Nursing Home to renovate their existing nursing home facilities. State funding for…
Read More »Governor Sununu Announces First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Award Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu announced that the first of multiple electric vehicle (EV) charging station grant contracts, which will total approximately…
Read More »Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff on October 20 Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu directed that all flags on public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire be lowered to half-staff on October 20, 2022 from…
Read More »Governor Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service Concord, NH – In accordance with Public Law 107-51, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in…
Read More »Two NH National Guard Units To Deploy to Southern Border Concord, NH – This afternoon, Governor Chris Sununu will attend and deliver remarks at a New Hampshire National Guard Deployment ceremony, where two units will be deployed to the…
Read More »Flags to Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Concord, NH – In accordance with the President’s proclamation and Governor Sununu’s earlier directive, flags return to full-staff today, September 19, 2022, at sunset, following the…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Statement on Energy Relief Legislation Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after the New Hampshire legislature voted to approve emergency energy relief legislation directly aimed…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu, New England Governors Meet with Energy Secretary Granholm Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after meeting with a bipartisan coalition of New England Governors with United…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Signs Emergency Energy Relief Legislation Into Law Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu signed HB 2023, an act making appropriations to the Department of Energy for a state emergency fuel assistance program and…
Read More »Governor Chris Sununu Directs Flags to Half-Staff Concord, NH – In accordance with federal law, Governor Chris Sununu has directed flags on all public buildings and grounds in the State of New Hampshire to fly at half-staff on Sunday,…
Read More »