NH News Recap for July 21, 2023: What Gov. Sununu’s absence could mean for the next gubernatorial race

N.H. News Recap

Gov. Chris Sununu announced this week that he will not be running for reelection in 2024. We discuss how Sununu’s absence could shape the race for New Hampshire's next governor.

And communities across the state are recovering after the last round of heavy rain damaged roads and other infrastructure. We cover these stories and more on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap.

Guests:

• Josh Rogers, NHPR
• Amanda Gokee, The Boston Globe

Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:

• Sununu passes on another term as New Hampshire governor, leaving 2024 field wide open
• As flood waters recede, state and local governments hope federal aid flows fast to NH
• New Hampshire is reeling from floods while workers begin repairing the damage
• Rain brings record-breaking water levels to N.H.
• ‘Everything is possible’: At 90, Alanis Obomsawin is more optimistic than ever
• How to help with flood recovery efforts in Vermont
• Recent rain and floods could affect water for drinking and swimming, NH officials say
• Genetic genealogy pinpoints suspect in decades-old cold case in Portsmouth
• At school funding forum, Edelblut says 'pay for performance' model has merit
• UNH poll finds support for NH primary and confidence about vote counting