This afternoon I wrote an open letter to the citizens of Belknap County regarding Gunstock Mountain. Read the full letter below:

Keys and seltzers in hand, Tom Day is ready to put this ordeal behind him and get back to work with his directors! 🤙 #gunstockmtn

Go Gunstock ❤️ Marc Lachance

To everyone who advocated for #earlychildhood investments over the last year+ - the #childcare providers, early educators, state leaders, organizers, advocates - THANK YOU. While we didn't get this across the finish line this time, your advocacy mattered.

Thank you, First Lady Abby Palmer Cox for caring and advocating for early childhood programs and services #ECLS22 #NHDOE #nhdhhs

Third grade literacy achievement begins in infancy. Postsecondary attainment begins in infancy. Preparation of a highly skilled workforce begins in infancy. Learning does not begin in kindergarten. Pass it on.

Thank you for your sacrifice, Officer Briggs.

With a funding cliff looming, it’s time for Congress to come together on a bipartisan basis to avert the collapse of the child care industry. New from Elliot Haspel. deseret.com/2022/11/20/234…

Join the Endowment for Health, Child Trends & NH community members January 19th, 11:00 am ET to discuss the Early Childhood Equity Study. Child Trends and community co-researchers will share lessons learned from conversations with parents and caregivers. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

As we continue to see a drop in temperatures this weekend, dress for the cold so you don’t fall victim to frostbite! Visit ReadyNH.gov to learn more about the symptoms and how to respond in the event it happens to you. #ReadyNH #BePrepared

Respectfully, President Donald J. Trump you have left child care teachers out again. Many public school teachers need child care to go to work. And a reminder, most child care teachers do not have health care or retirement benefits. Please figure out how to give child care teachers a raise too.

This is great, but who will take care of the children while the cranes are operating and factories open? Please, please, please pay attention to child care. #childcare

And #solvechildcare

The U.S. spends a mere 0.3% of its GDP on early education & child care—while U.S. parents spend roughly 19% of their wages on care costs. For comparison: Iceland allocates ~1.8% of its GDP for child care—so parents spend just 5% of their earnings. cnbc.com/2023/03/05/bes…

Advocates from across the spectrum on the frontlines of providing care and support services have spoken loud and clear: Rep. Edwards’ floor amendment to HB49 must be supported. It’s what’s right for our kids and families to build a safer, healthier community. Read their letter:

Streamlining and reducing regulations for professional licensure is critical to keeping New Hampshire’s economy one of the strongest in the nation. Working with Director Courtney as we start rolling back outdated policies and make it easier than ever to do business in the 603!

With over two decades of service to New Hampshire under his belt, as Colonel of the New Hampshire State Police Mark Hall will continue to uphold the Granite State's exemplary record of public service and safety. Glad to swear Mark in today!

Looking forward to talking with Suzanne Bonamici and Ashley Hinson tomorrow about their work as co-chairs of the bipartisan Child Care + PreK Caucus. (And you can join us at noon on 10/19 - RSVP here.) zoom.us/webinar/regist…

PLEASE SHARE: Families whose children were eligible for free and reduced meals in the 22-23 school year can apply for $120 in additional benefits (to replace meals when kids were not in school during summer ‘23. Application will only be open until Nov. 30. See details in flier!

NH tops the list as the BEST STATE FOR KIDS!🚀 The Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count study shows we set the gold standard for kids + families for a second year in a row! #1 OVERALL #1 FOR HEALTH #1 FOR FAMILIES #2 FOR ECONOMIC WELL-BEING #4 FOR EDUCATION NH = Go for Launch to Planet Kid!🪐