Gov. Ayotte orders hiring freeze

Ayotte sets hiring freeze ahead of budget deliberations
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte is tightening the belt of state government ahead of what promises to be a grueling budget process, with state leaders expected to face difficult decisions amid projected revenue shortfalls and declining federal funding.
Ayotte institutes hiring freeze, says belt-tightening is necessary
Gov. Kelly Ayotte on Wednesday signed an executive order implementing a hiring freeze in state government, carving out some exceptions. She cited a need to “tighten our belts and live within our means” given the budget deficit the state faces.
Hoping to head off deficit, Gov. Ayotte orders hiring freeze
Seeking to head off a state budget deficit in the current year, Gov. Kelly Ayotte ordered a freeze on non-essential hiring throughout state government.
Ayotte enacts state hiring freeze, citing budget deficit
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.” Her action comes as revenue generated by key state taxes continue to fall short of target.
Ayotte signs executive order implementing hiring freeze
In an executive order issued Wednesday afternoon, Ayotte implemented a hiring freeze that exempts certain sectors, including state police and corrections.
Gov. Ayotte orders NH government hiring freeze with tight budget expected
Gov. Kelly Ayotte cited a need to “tighten our belts and live within our means” given the budget deficit New Hampshire faces.
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Ayotte institutes hiring freeze, says belt-tightening necessary
Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed an executive order Wednesday, implementing a hiring freeze in state government, carving out some exceptions.
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