NH Governor Kelly Ayotte on Good Morning NH

New Hampshire has a new governor.  Former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte was sworn in yesterday as the 83rd Governor of New Hampshire.  

Ayotte succeeds fellow Republican Chris Sununu, who decided against seeking a fifth two-year term.  

During her campaign, Ayotte promised to continue Sununu’s anti-tax, pro-business economic policies.  

In her inaugural speech yesterday, Ayotte said that she would keep New Hampshire on a prosperous path, but warned that belt-tightening would be necessary as lawmakers write the next two-year budget.

Governor Ayotte spoke to the Pulse of NH today on Good Morning NH regarding living within the state’s means.  

She also announced that she is creating a Commission on Government Efficiency, which she said will review ways to save taxpayers’ dollars.  She pledged to work across the aisle and be a governor for all New Hampshire residents, regardless of party. 

Picture courtesy of the McCain Institute