New Hampshire Business Review - December 17, 2021

December 15, 2021

The virtual end of decorum

With Zoom, the basic rules of conduct at meetings seems to have disappeared

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Q&A INTERVIEW: Office of the Child Advocate Director Moira O’Neill

Mary McIntyre and Rick Ganley/NH Public Radio

Moira O’Neill seeks second term as NH’s Office of the Child Advocate director

Healthcareworkers

NH nursing board streamlines licensing process

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio

NH Board of Nursing passed emergency rule to streamline licensing process for healthcare workers

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Initiative seeks to attract doctors to Coos

NH Business Review Staff

Coos County Family Health Services receives grant for Teaching Health Center Residency Program

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UNH to develop Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center

NH Business Review Staff

The Executive Council approved a multi-million-dollar contract for UNH to develop a new Children’s Behavioral Health Resource Center.

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Health workers unite to warn of climate change’s impacts

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio

Group of healthcare workers aims to mobilize support via education

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‘Tis the silver and gold 340B Rx season

Donald J. Pfundstein

Are hospitals exploiting a federal drug pricing program?

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Reflections on COP26: International becomes local

The conference delivered some forward progress, but challenges remain

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PUC’s energy-efficiency ruling is a big step backwards

Order puts state’s economic growth at risk

Propertytaxes

New voucher scheme sticks it to NH property taxpayers

If proposed enhanced plan passes, already squeezed homeowners will be left holding the bag

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Several Real Estate Signs During Spring.

Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

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NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.