Attorney general’s ‘major’ changes to YDC settlement plan win legislative approval
Framework faulted for ‘disingenuous gamesmanship’
Author: Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin
$35m in federal aid helped Colebrook company expand but not avoid 170 layoffs
American Performance Polymers says cheaper PPE imports hurt sales
Legislators send AG back to drawing board on YDC compensation scheme
Citing several concerns, fiscal committee rejects approval of $100m settlement proposal
Hurdles lie ahead for new state lawsuit and federal opioid strike force
Lengthy, costly legal battle foreseen
Attorney who represented church abuse victims defends YDC settlement plan
Lawyers are divided over proposed process for settling claims
‘We are just treading water’
New Hampshire is still struggling to ensure poor people have an attorney
State to take questions on new forensic hospital during online session
Final public information meeting before bidding to be held June 30
Detailed plan takes on state’s persistent shortage of healthcare workers
Multi-pronged roadmap stresses taking on problem for the short and long terms
Congressional inaction on Covid aid worries New Hampshire healthcare leaders
Hospitals, nursing homes sound alarm on potential fall, winter spike in cases
State moves ahead on $100 million YDC settlement fund, upsetting advocates
Program is not ‘victim-friendly,’ they say; AG defends it as means of ‘healing and compensation’
159 victims of FRM Ponzi scheme file claims to compensation fund
Payments to be made by end of year as claims administrator reviews applications
Compromise bill would protect AG’s ability to monitor nonprofits, charitable trusts
Amended measure would ease restrictions on how information is requested
The Covid session: Of nearly 60 coronavirus-related bills filed, about 20 remain
Vaccine registry restrictions, federal employee mandate bans still in play
For sale: A beautiful property with ‘faults’
CBRE touts Lakes Region location as it begins marketing former Laconia State School site
NH Senate approves measure encouraging state use of electric vehicles
Bill wins unanimous passage, heads next to Senate Finance Committee
Legal professionals argue ‘Felonies First’ program has not led to ‘same justice, sooner’
Measure seen as winning passage after 21-0 Judiciary Committee vote
Victims of FRM Ponzi scheme can start applying for compensation from state
Application deadline set for May 18
Two bills target Sununu’s authority over former Laconia State School property
Measures seek to revoke, curb governor’s control of sale
Coalition formed to educate NH lawmakers on Covid-related bills
Legislators to take up over 30 vaccine-related bills this session
NH health care employers say burnout, not mandates, driving worker shortage
‘I think there are a lot of people leaving health care’ says hospital administrator
The high cost of a child care crisis: ¬‘It’s like we are paying our mortgage three times over’
Parents unable to find or afford care have abandoned the workforce
Religious exemption requests related to Covid vaccine a growing challenge for New Hampshire employers
Legal complications grow as workers turn to courts over decisions
NH marketing firm talks clicks and impressions, but is it getting people vaccinated?
Effectiveness of Manchester agency’s bid to promote Covid shot called into question
NH Senate committee boosts telehealth access for substance use disorder
Legislation would revive pandemic order’s immediate access
Sununu reverses course on State School property
Governor tells Executive Council they can set conditions for sale
Q&A: Clearing up the mask confusion
Keene physician offers context to ever-changing guidance
Pandemic has worsened NH’s child care problem
Shortage of facilities has exacerbated state’s employment concerns
Pandemic meets ‘infodemic’: Is there too much data out there?
Covid info is everywhere, but it takes real skill to interpret it
Two real estate brokers tour former State School property
But both say cooperation with Laconia will be key to redevelopment
State extends deadline in Laconia State School marketing deal
City officials continue to raise concerns about being sidelined in development process
‘It’s definitely not getting better’
The hiring struggle continues for New Hampshire employers
When it comes to vaccine mandates, employers have the law on their side
NH attorneys say there are few restrictions on mandating Covid shots
State releases ‘divisive concepts’ guidance for educators, public employers
Attorney General’s Office says uncomfortable discussions, lessons are not in violation
New Hampshire’s ranking plummets on ‘Top States for Business’ list
State is No. 37th in new CNBC report, a drop of 12 spots
In BIA survey, Granite Staters’ pessimism emerges about long-term economic outlook
30% percent of respondents expected to be worse off in a year, highest percentage since 2008
NH House measure seeks to bar public, private vaccine mandates
Lawmakers aim to prevent schools, employers from requiring Covid shot
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