Concord, N.H. – Community leaders across New Hampshire continue to offer their support for Governor Ayotte's budget following her address to the Legislature on Feb 13, 2025.

Governor Ayotte’s budget will ensure Granite Staters with disabilities get the care and support they need:

“Your investment of $98.8 million in special education, a nearly 50% increase, is a critical step toward ensuring that students receive the resources they need while easing financial pressures on local school districts. Additionally, your plan to allocate more than $1 billion over the next two years for individuals with developmental disabilities, including funding for transportation, demonstrates an important recognition of the need for strong community-based support.” – Louis Esposito, Executive Director of ABLE NH in a letter to Gov. Ayotte

Governor Ayotte’s budget delivers a solution for the failed bail reform social experiment: 

“The New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supports the Governor’s position to correct bail reform. Since 2018 the citizens of New Hampshire have been less safe, and we submit the Governor’s proposed legislation will correct the failed policy of bail reform here in New Hampshire.” – New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police

Governor Ayotte’s budget sends more money to municipalities than ever before: 

“Governor Ayotte’s budget delivers for Manchester and all of New Hampshire. Governor Ayotte is sending more funding to towns and cities than ever before, helping cities like Manchester improve our schools and provide better educational opportunities for our students.” – Manchester School Board Member Joy Senecal 

Governor Ayotte’s budget expands education freedom to all public school students: 

“Every child deserves to have the opportunity and educational environment to succeed – regardless of their zip code or their income. Governor Ayotte is broadening educational opportunities for all public school students to ensure that children can reach their full potential through educational choice.” – State Rep. Maureen Mooney, Merrimack

Governor Ayotte’s budget expands career and technical education and workforce credential programs in the trades, health care, and other critical jobs in our state: 

“Governor Ayotte is a true friend to bringing back the trades in New Hampshire. Her budget is an investment in the future of our state, giving more students a path to pursue career and technical education in the trades, health care, and other critical fields. She’s ensuring our businesses have a dependable pipeline of talent to keep New Hampshire an economic beacon for New England, the nation, and beyond.” – Amanda Grappone-Osmer, Organizer of Bring Back the Trades and Owner, Grappone Automotive Group

Governor Ayotte’s budget streamlines the permitting process to develop more affordable housing: 

“The fragmented permitting process has been slow, costly and failed the people of New Hampshire. Governor Ayotte’s proposed changes will help us move quicker to build more homes across our state and we look forward to continuing to work with Governor Ayotte to tackle our housing challenge.” 
– Matt Menning, Elm Grove Companies, President of the Home Builders Association

Governor Ayotte’s budget delivers for our North Country: 

“Governor Ayotte’s budget is a win for communities north of the Notch. From keeping our trails open, to keeping landfills out of our beautiful state parks, to securing our Northern Border and fighting drug trafficking, it’s clear Governor Ayotte drafted this budget with the North Country at the top of her mind. That’s why the North Country is Ayotte Country.” – State Rep. Arnie Davis.