Sanborn arrested on new pandemic fraud charge
Concord Casino owner charged with theft by deception in connection with nearly $190k in pandemic aid that was paid out in 2020
Author: Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin
New details for Laconia site: grocery store and housing – and outdoor yoga
If the state’s new buyer delivers what he’s proposed, the site would have a Market Basket, medical offices, 2,000 housing units, and greenspace for outdoor yoga, concerts and a farmers market
Sanborn wants more time to sell casino, says state is trying to kill a deal
State sent feds computers it seized from Sanborn
New buyer for Laconia site offers $10.5M, would have two years to close
The state has chosen a new buyer for its 217-acre former Laconia State School property, with a cash offer about half of what the prior buyer offered but could not deliver
Commission on Aging to explore transportation and other issues with pair of studies
The New Hampshire Commission on Aging is launching two studies it hopes will make the state a better place for older residents, people with disabilities and overlooked populations to live.
Complaints from physician assistants spurs legislation
Come Jan. 1, the state’s nearly 1,340 physician assistants will no longer have to have a signed “collaboration agreement” with a physician for their entire career.
All work and no pay
New Hampshire legislators included an unprecedented $15 million in the state budget for child care providers, to pay for staff bonuses, training, student loan repayment, and other incentives to retain and recruit workers. Thirteen months later, providers haven’t seen the money.
‘The viability of hospitals is at stake’
The state’s 26 hospitals stand to lose millions in state payments for uncompensated care with the collapse Thursday, June 6, of negotiations between the governor, lawmakers and the hospitals.
Most NH nursing homes won’t meet new federal staffing rule and doubt they can
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ current staffing rule requires 24-hour clinical staffing and sets standards for patient care but leaves facilities discretion on staffing specifics
Health care leaders win $200,000 to grow their workforces
The top award of $100,000 went to Androscoggin Valley Home Care Services in Berlin
Limitation keep patients hospitalized
Patients who are medically cleared to be discharged from a hospital continue to stay much longer than they need to largely because they cannot get the ongoing specialized care they require, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Hospital Association.
Democrats halt ‘sanctuary city’ legislation – again
New Hampshire Republicans appear on track to lose their latest attempt to prohibit so-called “sanctuary city” policies and require local police to help federal immigration agents detain undocumented individuals, even those not facing criminal charges.
Republicans make illegal immigration top issue in NH
Gov. Chris Sununu has put nearly $2.3 million into tackling what he calls an illegal immigration crisis on two fronts: $1.4 million for a law enforcement task force along the state’s 58-mile border with Canada, and $850,000 toward this month’s deployment of 15 National Guard troops to Eagle Pass, Texas.
No deal. Laconia buyer misses deadline, state is out $21.5 million
Another bidder remains interested in 220-acre site
Court: Communities can’t reject solar on looks, property value fears alone
Court overturned Franklin Planning Board's denial of solar project that met zoning ordinance but neighbors argued against
With new foreclosure, state’s chosen buyer in $21.5 million Laconia land deal takes another hit
Emails show state grew frustrated as buyer’s team delayed closing
State: Pushing closing on $21.5 million Laconia land deal to summer is ‘ridiculous’
Buyer behind the deal, with a history of real estate problems, has long been a concern for Laconia city officials
State says many who lost Medicaid are insured
During the pandemic, as people lost jobs and stayed home to care for children learning remotely, the state’s Medicaid numbers spiked, from about 179,000 beneficiaries pre-pandemic to a peak of nearly 252,000.
State delays sale of Laconia property
The state has delayed its closing on a $21.5 million sale of the former Laconia State School property a second time, but the deal remains on track, said Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus of the state Department of Administrative Services.
New England College and hospitals aim to tackle nursing vacancies
As the pandemic led people to leave health care jobs, hospitals had to rely on more expensive contract labor.
DHHS: Kids’ needs warrant a larger replacement for Sununu Youth Services Center
The state’s new secure facility for at-risk youth won’t have more than 18 beds, as lawmakers demanded, but it will be bigger and cost more than the $21.6 million budgeted.
New law eliminates insurance pre-approval for crisis mental health, substance use care
SB 85 makes it easier for people to get insurance coverage for emergency care
New law may help, but won’t solve, NH health facilities’ rising staffing costs
SB 149 seeks to set limits on staffing agency practices, fees
Solve child care and ‘we’re going to live in one hell of a great state’
Child care centers desperate for a solution as shortages, inflation take its toll on an already-struggling industry
SolutionHealth in deal to build 144-bed mental health hospital
New partner, Acadia Healthcare, to build $60m facility
New Hampshire resolves hospitals’ lawsuit challenging mental health boarding in ERs
DHHS decides not to seek deadline extension of federal court order
Laconia State School redevelopment plan scaled back, now with 30% fewer homes
Developers of 220-acre property have pruned their plans considerably
As public health emergency ends, here’s what’s changing
End to pandemic assistance, rules mean some major changes for hospitals, individuals
$10 million in federal pandemic money sought for online ‘business support’ portal
BEA says site could attract new small businesses to New Hampshire
Report targets Anthem for $300 million in unpaid claims
'Flawed' insurance provider systems charging higher out-of-network prices, not responding to claims
Workforce shortages, causes and effects, highlighted in Senate budget hearing
Finance panel urged to adopt $15.9 billion House proposal
Court: Hotels ‘damaged’ by pandemic shutdowns don’t qualify for tax abatements
Justices reject claim that Covid was a ‘natural disaster’
Sununu’s proposed licensing overhaul meets resistance in both parties
House Finance Committee on verge of gutting govenor's sweeping plan
Advocates: Limiting police use of Sununu Center will hurt kids
Advocates fear HB 49 parameters would lead law enforcement to charge juveniles more often
Future of Cannon Mountain tramway is uncertain and pricey
Legislation could invest $25m into replacing 42-year-old aerial tramway
Executive councilor defends his voting practices amid transparency questions
Wheeler’s post-meeting written votes raise questions
Solutions sought to ‘horrible’ state of child care
House Special Committee on Childcare working to improve access to affordable, quality child care
Special House panel seeks solutions to ‘horrible’ child care situation in NH
Committee investigating ‘crisis,’ but will propose no legislation this year
Analysis finds Medicaid expansion a boon for public health, workforce, hospitals
NH Fiscal Policy study adds to arguments by proponents to continue program
Lawmakers hear breakdown of New Hampshire’s major revenue sources
Smokers, diners, businesses, and homebuyers pay for much of state budget
Council votes 3-2 to move ahead with controversial sale of former Laconia State School
Buyer has proposed a $500M mixed-use development on the 220-acre site, but concerns remain
Laconia development team includes big-name firms – and a business owner who went bankrupt
The state's buyer of the former Laconia State School site have agreed to prove their credentials and share funding progress for the $500M development
Communities seek to become more ‘age-friendly’
In rapidly aging state, towns take steps to be more ‘livable’
Laconia officials deny leading selection of developer, contradicting governor and commissioner
After Executive Council tables redevelopment proposal, war of words ensues
Laconia officials raise concerns about developer ahead of Exec Council meeting
‘Serious questions’ seen about experience, ability to complete smaller projects
Buyer’s ambitious plans for Lakes Region site surpass her prior projects – by far
But supporters of bidding firm see principals as ‘go-getters’
NH communities see opportunities in becoming more ‘age-friendly’
In a rapidly aging state, cities, towns take steps to make themselves more ‘livable’
NH defends its indigent defense program, rejects report’s alleged conflicts of interest
Sixth Amendment Center’s recommendations seen as untimely, unnecessary
Potential buyer emerges for former Laconia State School property
Proposal includes 1,300 housing units, conference center, recreational space
Report outlines the many challenges for Granite State workers, especially women
Shortage of affordable housing, child care seen as major impediments
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Newport firm closes amid alleged embezzlement
Relax & Co., which provided an array of services to property owners in the Lake Sunapee area, had already been forced to lay off workers earlier this month.
Judge tosses bulk of Hampton cell tower lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.
Sig Sauer seeks FBI, Homeland Security support
The entreaty comes as part of a lengthy statement Sig Sauer released July 29 as it continues to push back against allegations that the P320 is unsafe.
Q&A Interview with Anna Brown, executive director for Citizens Count
In 2013, Brown joined Citizens Count, rising to executive director in 2020, and last year joined the Warren B. Rudman Center at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Shocking country’s energy policies, one volt at a time
Renewable energy and climate change initiatives suddenly face significant headwinds
Implications from 1st Circuit’s decision on health care
Earlier this year on February 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued a significant decision with implications not only for companies in the health care industry, but for any organization doing business with the federal government.
Keene settles with fire captain for over $300K
Keene recently settled with a former fire captain who’d alleged he was wrongfully terminated, an agreement between him and the city shows.
Expect more federal scrutiny of health care industry
The U.S. Department of Justice is primed to investigate fraud and abuse.
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
JCPenney has sued the Steeplegate Mall’s owner, Onyx Partners, which wants to tear down most of Steeplegate and build some 600 apartments as well as businesses such as Costco or perhaps Whole Foods.
