InDepthNH: Outsourcing Contracts Versus Internal Staffing
February 26, 2025
An excerpt from InDepthNH Claremont, State Work To Transfer Property for Housing Needs by Paula Tracy Wednesday February 26, 2025 – Read the full article here. Executive Councilor John Stephen, R-Manchester, continued to express concern that the state is spending money with out-of-state contractors rather than use state employees to provide services, particularly within the
Union Leader: Mom of DWI Fatal Victim Pushes for Tougher Punishment
February 26, 2025
From Kevin Landrigan at the Union Leader – read the full story here. Stephen, a former state prosecutor and health and human services commissioner, said he was alarmed to learn about 45% of administrative law suspensions of licenses get withdrawn, often because the driver agrees to plead guilty to DWI or a lesser violation so
Union Leader: Stephen Takes Aim At Lowering DWI Deaths
February 10, 2025
Excerpt from Kevin Landrigan’s State House Dome, Union Leader, February 1, 2025 Lowering impairment-related fatalities on the state highways is the focus of the second roundtable Executive Councilor John Stephen, R-Manchester, Such deaths rose from 101 in 2019 to 145 in 2022, 127 in 2023 and 135 in 2024. The issue is personal for Stephen,
Union Leader: Stephen Weighs in for Medicaid Work Requirement
February 10, 2025
Excerpt from Kevin Landrigan’s State House Dome in the Union Leader February 8, 2025 Executive Councilor John Stephen, R-Manchester, testified in support of legislation (SB 134) to try to resurrect a work requirement for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid health insurance benefits Sen. Howard Pearl, R-Loudon, who is championing this one effort has powerful allies including House Majority
READ: Letter to the NH Senate Opposing SB196
February 10, 2025
In our commitment to serve New Hampshire with integrity and accountability, I stand firmly against Senate Bill 196-FN. This proposed legislation seeks to raise the threshold for competitive bidding exemptions from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for certain state projects. Why does this matter? Competitive bidding ensures that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, fostering transparency and fairness
Transcript & Notes from Roundtable on Permitting, Zoning, and Housing
January 28, 2025
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Meeting Notes: District 4 Executive Councilor (EC) John Stephen: Thank you all for coming here tonight to talk about the important issues impacting our developers and contractors regarding permitting delays and local zoning and planning obstacles. I can tell you firsthand, being a candidate this
Union Leader: Developers Plead for Relief From Permits That Slow Projects, Raise Costs
January 22, 2025
From Kevin Landrigan at the Union Leader: Developers, planners, engineers and lawyers told Executive Councilor John Stephen, R-Manchester, that they would welcome changes in state laws and regulations to speed up the process of getting permits for residential and commercial projects from state and local agencies. New to his job, Stephen said it was obvious
John Stephen Discusses Housing Crisis on WDEV Radio
January 22, 2025
Executive Councilor John Stephen joined Ross Connolly on WDEV radio and discussed the housing crisis in New Hampshire, emphasizing the need to increase housing supply by streamlining permitting processes and local zoning regulations. He highlighted examples like Brady Sullivan’s redevelopment of mill buildings into affordable housing. Stephen noted that regulatory delays, often lasting years, drive
Councilors Wheeler and Stephen Urge Action for Power Supply at Londonderry Fish and Game Club
January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025 Dear Mr. Thomson, As Executive Councilors for District Four and District Five for the State of New Hampshire, we write to urge you to assist the Londonderry Fish and Game Club (LFGC) through their ongoing struggle with National Grid, as they work to have electrical power supplied to their Fish and Game
InDepthNH: New Executive Council Gets To Work Scrutinizing Ways To Save Money
January 15, 2025
Read the InDepthNH Story Here Stephen comes from a background as commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services and in the private sector has consulted states on how to find efficiencies in government, while Liot Hill has a long background serving at the municipal level of government and understands budget development. Also
