Executive Council pauses $773 million federal rural health spending, requesting details

By: Ethan DeWitt

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 708

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago

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The New Hampshire Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.

In unanimous votes, the council voted to table the items, allowing them to be approved later. Ayotte said she understood the request for delay and requested a special meeting on …

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