NEW LONDON — To help thousands of Granite Staters heat their homes and pay electric bills this winter, the Executive Council approved $35 million in state funds at their meeting Tuesday, following quick legislative action on the issue last month.
This will mean the money is now flowing to five regional agencies to be distributed to qualified residents who will get electric credits of $200 each and heating credits worth $450, for a total of $650 for the winter.
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