New: @GovChrisSununu announces that standardized testing will not take place in NH.
Dept of Ed is working with College Board to allow students to take SATs in the summer, amid other arrangements, Sununu says. #nhpolitics
Dept of Ed is working with College Board to allow students to take SATs in the summer, amid other arrangements, Sununu says. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu ALSO: Sununu announces that New Hampshire will be expanding the minimum weekly state benefit for unemployment.
It's been at $32 a week for over a decade. For a limited period, it will be $168.
That will be supplemented by federal funds via the new stimulus. #nhpolitics
It's been at $32 a week for over a decade. For a limited period, it will be $168.
That will be supplemented by federal funds via the new stimulus. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu Thirdly, Sununu says that business tax filing deadline in New Hampshire has been pushed back from April 15 to June 15.
Unclear if that applies to all state taxes.
#nhpolitics
Unclear if that applies to all state taxes.
#nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu New Hampshire is also formally making a disaster declaration to the federal government, Sununu says.
That will free up aid from the National Guard, he says. #nhpolitics
That will free up aid from the National Guard, he says. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu Big increase in postitive COVID-19 tests in NH – 56 in one day.
The number of positive tests is now 314, says state epidemiologist Benjamin Chan. There have been 3 deaths.
Chan says we're in an "acceleration phase." #nhpolitics
The number of positive tests is now 314, says state epidemiologist Benjamin Chan. There have been 3 deaths.
Chan says we're in an "acceleration phase." #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu "This virus is out in our communities," Chan says.
"It is circulating. So everyone needs to take steps and precautions against not only in getting infected ourselves but also spreading the virus to those who are most vulnerable."
#nhpolitics
"It is circulating. So everyone needs to take steps and precautions against not only in getting infected ourselves but also spreading the virus to those who are most vulnerable."
#nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu Sununu says Granite Staters are doing "a very good job" at social distancing.
"I think people are taking this incredibly seriously," he says.
Acknowledges the widely reported crowds at Mt. Major, but notes there were staff members at the summit enforcing distance #nhpolitics
"I think people are taking this incredibly seriously," he says.
Acknowledges the widely reported crowds at Mt. Major, but notes there were staff members at the summit enforcing distance #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu Sununu stresses need for those who are entering the state (like those with summer homes) to self-quarantine for 14 days.
"The thinking is just common sense," he says, pointing to higher prevalence of cases in other states. #nhpolitics
"The thinking is just common sense," he says, pointing to higher prevalence of cases in other states. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu Sununu says he has no reports of "non-essential" businesses defying his order last week to shut down. But he says there have been many requests for exemptions.
"A lot of people want to golf," the governor says. #nhpolitics
"A lot of people want to golf," the governor says. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu .@KlandriganUL asks Sununu if he's considered relief for local property taxes.
"Right now we are not in a position to provide that relief," Sununu says.
This is big: It could be a major problem down the line as state revenues get slammed and schools take the hit. #nhpolitics
"Right now we are not in a position to provide that relief," Sununu says.
This is big: It could be a major problem down the line as state revenues get slammed and schools take the hit. #nhpolitics
@GovChrisSununu @KlandriganUL "We can't test our way out of this pandemic," Dr. Chan says.
He says one of the key ways to reduce spread is social distancing.
It's true. But without widespread testing, of course, the virus can't be pinpointed/tracked and social distancing must go on longer. #nhpolitics
He says one of the key ways to reduce spread is social distancing.
It's true. But without widespread testing, of course, the virus can't be pinpointed/tracked and social distancing must go on longer. #nhpolitics
