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

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

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

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.” ...

Kelly Ayotte ordered a freeze on non-essential hiring throughout state government. "With the current budget environment, it's clear we need to tighten our belts and live within our means," Ayotte ...