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Kelly Ayotte Sworn In as New Hampshire's 83rd Governor After 8 Years, Focuses on Housing and Efficiency

Jan 9, 2025, 06:24 PM

Kelly Ayotte was sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on January 9, 2025, succeeding Chris Sununu. In her inaugural address, Ayotte emphasized her commitment to serving all Granite Staters, regardless of political affiliation, and outlined her priorities for her term. These include addressing the state's housing crisis by streamlining agency approvals to no more than 60 days, expanding school choice, banning cellphones in schools, and implementing no new taxes. She also announced the creation of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), to be led by former Governor Craig Benson and businessman Andy Crews, aimed at cutting government spending and enhancing efficiency. Ayotte pledged to veto any legislation that further restricts abortion access beyond current laws, to ban sanctuary cities, and to pursue bail reform. Additionally, she urged businesses in Massachusetts to relocate to New Hampshire, citing the state's economic advantages and lower tax burden, marking the first change in governorship in eight years.