Hoops for Healing
I’m honored to help spread the word about the inaugural Hoops for Healing Basketball Dinner on August 29 at the Double Tree Hotel in Manchester. This special event will feature NBA standout Duncan Robinson and raise funds for programs supporting mental health, heart...
House Bill 1308 Signed Into Law
As Senate Transportation Chair I’m so proud to see this bill signed into law. A very important measure in keeping our roads and our children safe! The new law increases penalties for passing a stopped school bus and mandate license suspensions for both first-time and...
Bipartisan Notes
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...
Filing for Re-Election to the NH Senate
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...
Ricciardi Cited as Most Effective
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...
EMS Week May 17-23
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...
Sen. Ricciardi Invited to U.S. Administration for Children and Families
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...
New Hampshire Home Builders Association Speech
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.
Chief Jim Brace of the New Boston Police Department Retires
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...
Greater Manchester Chamber of Congress Address
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...