New Hampshire agencies cut positions as new state budget takes effect

Budget balanced, but at what cost?

To the editor: Last week Gov. Ayotte published an opinion piece patting herself and the Republican controlled Legislature on the back for passing a balanced budget for all of New Hampshire, protecting the most vulnerable and living within our means.…

New Hampshire agencies cut positions as new state budget takes effect

The new state budget is cutting back some government jobs, and smaller agencies said they're worried the cuts will affect how they work in New Hampshire.

Agencies Have Cut Positions Due To Budget - The Pulse of NH

Now that the brand-new New Hampshire state budget is in effect, multiple state departments and agencies are cutting positions. Among the agencies that have lost employees are the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Office of the Child Advocate, Department of Corrections and Department of Administrative Services. Several workers ended up being offered reassignment but chose the layoff option instead. The governor’s office is confident b…

New Hampshire Cave Explores Must Pass This "Squeezer Gauge" To Ensure They Won't Get Stuck

WOODSTOCK, New Hampshire – Spelunking, the time honored pastime of exploring wild cave systems, does not come without it dangers. The dark confines of caves can often be claustrophobic and in the worst case scenario, spelunkers can get wedged in requiring rescue to extract themselves. To help guests avoid getting lodged in tight choke points within a cave system known as Lemon Squeezer at Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves, in North Woodstock, N…