New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte is tightening the belt of state government ahead of what promises to be a grueling budget ...

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed an executive order Wednesday, implementing a hiring freeze in state government, carving out some exceptions.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte cited a need to “tighten our belts and live within our means” given the budget deficit New Hampshire faces.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has announced a state hiring freeze. In her executive order imposing the freeze, Ayotte said the state is “facing a budget deficit, necessitating a recalibration of spending levels.” ...

Governor Ayotte says the freeze will allow the state to examine every agency in hopes of finding ways to do things better.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte is implementing a hiring freeze for state employees ahead of what's expected to be a difficult budget ...

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