Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Date: 5/29/08

Contact: Senator Kathy Sgambati

Phone: 286-8931

Senator Sgambati Announces Re-Election Bid

Tilton - Senator Kathy Sgambati today announced her intention to seek re-election in state Senate District 4.

“The voters of District 4 trusted me to represent them and I have worked hard to honor that trust. I first ran for office to increase access to affordable health care, to protect New Hampshire’s natural assets and to support small businesses. We have made substantial progress on all of these fronts. ”

Sgambati has successfully worked to expand access to health care coverage and to make health insurance more affordable for small business owners. As a result of legislation she sponsored a new insurance product, HealthFirst, will reduce costs to small businesses while requiring insurance companies to develop a more cost-effective product.

She also noted progress in environmental protections and energy policy. “The legislation passed last session will serve to protect our environment while creating incentives for alternative energy production and economic development. “

“There is more that needs to be done” Sgambati added. “I am seeking reelection to continue to our progress on economic development, education and health care while working to help address growing budget concerns. I look forward to working with Governor Lynch and the Senate to meet the needs of District 4 and the state.”

Senator Sgambati serves on the Finance, Energy, Environment and Economic Development, and Public and Municipal Affairs committees and serves as the vice chair of the Health and Human Services committee. She was also appointed to the joint legislative Fiscal Committee and the Healthy Kids Board of Directors.

During her first term Sgambati has was honored by the American Medical Association as the nation’s outstanding state Senator for her work in health care. She has also received national and state awards from groups such as the Afterschool Alliance, the NH Health Care Association and the NH Women’s Lobby for her efforts in health policy, budgeting and children’s services.

Senate District 4 includes Barnstead, Belmont, Gilford, Gilmanton, Laconia, New Durham, Strafford and Tilton.