One of the things I value most about serving in the New Hampshire Senate is the opportunity to work across the aisle to get things done for the people we represent. A recent review of the most bipartisan bills of the 2026 legislative session is a great reminder that...

Today, June 11, I filed today for re-election to represent the 13 towns of NH Senate District 9. It has been an honor to serve in the New Hampshire Senate for the past six years. I am extraordinarily thankful for the trust voters have shown in me and the opportunity...

The Center for Effective Lawmaking, which is a research, education and outreach initiative between Vanderbilt University and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia ranked NH Senator Denise Ricciardi as one of the most...

During EMS Week (May 17-23), we recognize and celebrate the dedicated emergency medical professionals who serve our communities with compassion, courage, and professionalism every single day. Thank you to all EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and first responders for the...

New Hampshire State Senator Denise Ricciardi for NH Senate 9 (R-Bedford) has been invited to participate in a national policy roundtable hosted by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in Washington, D.C.: “Senator Ricciardi has been a tireless...

A huge thank you to the New Hampshire Home Builders Association for letting me speak at such a great event right here in my hometown of Bedford! The NHHBA is strengthening our communities and expanding homeownership opportunities for all Granite Staters.

Congratulations to Chief Jim Brace of the New Boston Police Department on his retirement! It was an honor to stand alongside Chief Chris Parsons and retired Chief Tad Dionne to recognize his many years of dedicated service to the Town of New Boston. Chief Brace has...

This past week I had the privilege of attending the Greater Manchester Chamber of Congress Address. Thank you to Governor Kelly Ayotte for your “State of the State” address, to the local business and nonprofit leaders for your discussion and insights, Scott Spradling...

CONCORD, NH – Senate Transportation Committee Chair Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) today applauded votes by the House to pass two important traffic safety measures. The House approved an amended version of a bill from Senator Bill Gannon (R-Sandown) to increase the...

NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: March 30, 2026 Denise Ricciardi to Participate in National Foster Care Policy Roundtable CONCORD, NH – New Hampshire State Senator Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) has been invited to participate in a national...