Democracy: Use it or lose it
It’s time we took a good, hard look at civics education and election modernization
Opinion
More work is required in opioid battle
What it comes down to is the will to spend money to address the crisis
Now it’s time to vote
Here’s an analysis of the major presidential candidates in both parties
It’s time for state-owned power corridors
To the editor: After years of discussion, it remains unclear how much of Hydro Quebec’s energy will be provided exclusively to New Hampshire. Likely, little to none at all. More likely the major beneficiaries will be Connecticut and Massachusetts. Ironically…
NH must reauthorize Medicaid expansion
To the editor: We write in support of House Bill 1696, which will reauthorize the state’s unique version of Medicaid expansion, the NH Health Protection Plan. A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. The health of New Hampshire’s residents is…
The time is now for paid family leave
It results in better outcomes for parents, children and businesses
Bernie Sanders speaks to independents
At a local coffee shop, a friend told me he spoke with a number of independents who almost always pick up Republican ballots. This year, they’re all picking up Democratic ballots to vote for Bernie Sanders. They like what Bernie…
Fiorina is a proven barrier-breaker
The road to a more prosperous America calls for more than soaring rhetoric
VW’s “greenfrauding” damages public trust
Over the last decade, corporate social responsibility and sustainability have occupied a prominent place on the global corporate agenda, with an ever-increasing number of corporations engaging in responsible and sustainable business practices to create social and business value. Nevertheless, from…
Bill Frain was PSNH
The longtime utility executive set an example that others would be wise to follow
Technology is more than a presidential candidate’s Twitter account
Investing in tech and fostering innovation can win campaigns, and it can also achieve broad policy goals
Does the ‘fascist’ label fit Trump?
Probably no word in political vocabulary is more misused than fascist. It is used all the time as an insult or as a way to tag a political opponent. It may just be used as a form of name-calling to…
CFPB drives auto loan costs higher
The NH Auto Dealers Association visited me in Washington, D.C., this fall. Whether at the capital or a Granite State roundtable, President Peter McNamara and members usually have one thing on their minds: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Currently, auto…
Task force advancing efforts to curb drug crisis
Lawmakers worked to begin a comprehensive approach to growing problem
Solar, net metering roil ‘old-time’ utilities
For investor-owned Tucson Electric in Arizona, solar energy is a threat that calls for rate hikes and new monthly charges as high as $50 a month and slashing net metering payments for rooftop solar. New charges will make sure everyone…
Lawmakers’ calendar is full
Plus, the McQuaid-Trump electoral drama evokes past Union Leader political feuds
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