Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

Senator Ricciardi marched in Bedford’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30. She hopes that everyone had the chance to honor our fallen heroes and loved ones on this Memorial Day...

NH Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

It was an honor to attend the annual NH Law Enforcement Officers memorial service. They put on the uniform every day and protect our communities and our families, they sacrifice to keep us safe. They will always have my...

Why We’re Protecting Choices for NH Parents

Column: Why We’re Protecting Choices for NH Parents By SENS. RUTH WARD and DENISE RICCIARDI If Apple came out with a new phone that doubled its sales projections in the first year, Apple would not pull the product off the market. Yet because New Hampshire’s new school...

Senate Tours

One of my absolute favorite parts of being your State Senator is providing guided “behind the scenes” tours of our State Capitol especially to children. I LOVE showing future state senators, Governors and business leaders where their laws are passed. I...

Meeting With Ukrainian Officials

It was great meeting with members of the Ukrainian parliament yesterday at the State House. Thank you to the World Affairs Council for coordinating...

Busting Myths About School Choice

I want the best for every child — the best health, safety, well-being, and the absolute best education. I want our New Hampshire public schools to be the best they possibly can be for every child and school choice is exactly what we need to help those children who are...

NH Can Keep Its Promise to Cities and Towns

Call me old fashioned, but I think a promise made should be a promise kept. The Meals and Rooms Tax is that extra charge on the bottom of your restaurant bill added by the state. It also applies to hotel rooms and other parts of New Hampshire’s hospitality industry....