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Stephen, a former Health and Human Services Commissioner, has been helping other states with government efficiency for the last 13 years, working in Arkansas, Texas, and Nebraska as the Stephen Group.

“I want to make sure the NH Advantage grows,” Stephen said after the meeting. “We all want to work together. This is about the state as one.”

On every contract, “I will be thinking about the taxpayers, and representing my district, bringing value back.”

He said department heads will be questioned about contracts with his eye on getting the best value.