Landfill-siting bill praised and panned
House Bill 707, signed into law by NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte, promotes expanding existing landfills, rather than building new ones, and also establishes a seven-member committee to evaluate landfill sites.
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Nominations are still open for the 24th Annual Business Excellence Awards. For over two decades, NH Business Review has honored the imagination, industriousness, innovation, and achievements of local business owners and operators. Help us recognize excellence across nine different categories this year.
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The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the most significant federal housing legislation enacted in decades, containing a wide range of reforms designed to modernize housing programs and expand housing opportunities nationwide. Join the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice at Saint Anselm College, Housing Action NH, NH Housing and the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund for a timely discussion of what this landmark legislation could mean for New Hampshire.
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Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
Preparation drives long-term business growth
One of the things I enjoy most about working with New Hampshire business owners is hearing what they’re building toward. Whether it’s growth, succession or greater stability, our conversations are almost always about the future.
Ask the Experts: Is your wealth strategy keeping up with growth?
For many business owners, building wealth is closely tied to the success of the company. But as revenue grows and priorities shift, it can be difficult to know how much cash to keep available, how much to reinvest and when to begin planning for longer-term goals.
Preparing for a smooth leadership transition
Succession planning for your business goes beyond naming the next leader. It involves preserving continuity for your employees and customers, as well as supporting the company’s long-term success.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: What It Means for New Hampshire
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the most significant federal housing legislation enacted in decades, containing a wide range of reforms designed to modernize housing programs and expand housing opportunities nationwide.
Halfway through 2026 — the market tug of war
As we close out Q2 and review the year so far, there are several interesting dynamics at play.
Council postpones vote on hiring law firms
Londonderry’s Town Council is at odds over legal matters pertaining to hiring outside law firms to handle complaints and allegations of misconduct against the town manager.
U.S. DOL issues 4 new wage, hour opinion letters
On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) published four new opinion letters addressing a variety of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) questions.
New lawsuit alleges coordinated fraud
As Service Credit Union (SCU) seeks a new chapter of federal bankruptcy for an unfinished senior living campus in Littleton, it filed a lawsuit in state court last month against the owners and lenders, whom it accuses of coordinated fraud and embezzlement involving a $30 million SCU construction loan.
Court hearing on legality of Woodstock, Vt., police chief’s demotion
The attorney for an ousted police chief argued against the legality of his demotion to patrol officer at a Tuesday, June 30, court hearing. The town’s attorney insisted that the chief’s behavior had violated policy repeatedly and warranted action by the town.
Food fight in Merrimack
Fidelity teams compete to pack 50,000 meals for the New Hampshire Food Bank
NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’ for NH
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
(Opinion) Take the SBA 250 Small Business Pledge
Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with an entrepreneurial spirit
(Opinion) NH’s strongest trade partnership hiding in plain sight
U.S., Canada demonstrate the value of reliable partnership across the border
Markets & Main Streets: Rural housing challenges
Without affordable housing, young people cannot afford to be here. Nowhere in the state is the need to attract younger populations more of an economic priority than in rural communities.
Improving Performance: Learning from those below us
Managers would be wise to pay attention to what their reports have to say
