Beyond the vetoes
Plenty of bills became law in 2019, and here are some key ones
Author: Bob Sanders
Tourism promotion, ‘sunny day fund’ cut in budget compromise
But affordable housing fund, other programs remain intact
New laws set stage for NH’s possible transportation future
Measures pave the way for commuter rail study, autonomous vehicle testing
New Hampshire still isn’t over the hemp hump
The agricultural product is now legal to grow in the state, but the federal government has the last word
NH Dems’ new budget plan includes possible change in business tax cuts
Proposal would tie rate reductions to revenue targets
Will any bills survive when lawmakers vote on vetoes?
Energy, workplace measures among 53 rejected by Sununu
Governor vetoes workers’ comp changes for partially disabled employees
Measure ‘would add additional costs’ to insurance system, he says
Sununu signs switch in how business profits tax is calculated
Market-based sourcing change would aid some New Hampshire-based companies
Standex move to more tech acquisitions pays off
Overall, company sees slight rise in sales, big jump in income
New Hampshire business-related bankruptcies rise in August
12 filings linked to business failures
Taking ownership
In New Hampshire, more than 5,000 employees have a stake in their companies through ESOPs
NH online retailers bemoan post-Wayfair sales tax climate
Business voice frustration, confusion at Shaheen-Hassan hearing
Planet Fitness named among 100 fastest-growing companies
Firm places 58th on Fortune magazine list
Mt. Washington Resort sues over oil spill
Insurer’s denial of claim prompts federal lawsuit
iCAD focuses on technology of the future
Nashua company posts another net loss
Demand grows for R&D tax credits
More than 200 businesses filed in 2018 to split $7 million cap
Yankee Publishing announces transition to employee ownership
Family business sells 30% of shares to employees in first round
How long will NH continue to have fossil fuel generators?
Granite Shore Power receives ISO-NE payments simply for keeping power plants available
Bottomline ends flat fiscal year with focus on promising future
Company highlights recurring revenue with subscription growth
Planet Fitness finds opportunity in big-box failures
Fitness chain taking over shuttered retail outlets
Cognia’s the new name of former Measured Progress
After merger, HQ will move to Georgia, but employees will stay in Dover
Connection reports a strong 2Q
$741 million in sales produce record net income
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings steady in July
Total is up two from 2018
Ruger reports big drops in second-quarter sales, profits
‘Challenging’ year continues for firearms manufacturer
Business groups torn over budget
Stalemate leaves impactful measures hanging in the balance
Albany International reports substantial profits from Q2 sales
First-half profits net 70% increase over same period last year
Governor vetoes wetlands bill
Law would have excluded narrower sections from development
Unitil foresees growth in natural gas as electric usage drops
Quarterly earnings up about 10% despite less consumption
NH manufactured home owners buy their communities in $48m megadeal
Three parks turned into cooperatives in largest such sale ever
Is NH losing trust in trusts?
State to study long effort to lure them here
Seacoast mutual bank sells 44% of itself in initial public offering
Dover-based Federal Savings to change its structure, name
New Hampshire woman files suits against two technology giants
Oracle, Infor charged with racial discrimination
Trio of Manchester businessmen seek to force bankruptcy on mortgage firm
Move comes in attempt to collect $275m defamation judgment against owner Michael Gill
NH bankruptcy filings drop in June
But nine business-related petitions are a monthly uptick
Legislature will convene Thursday to reach agreement on budget
The House and Senate won’t just be voting on the budget today, as agreed to by the committee of conference between representatives from each body to reach a compromise on two versions of the same bill. Both bodies will each…
New Hampshire economy forges ahead
At midyear, some find it can be almost too hot
New Hampshire lawmakers find agreement on healthcare bills
Eight measures head to governor, six more OKd in conference committees
Minimum wage compromise reached in New Hampshire Legislature
But hospitality group opposes House-Senate conferees’ agreement
NH House-Senate conferees OK RGGI rebate changes
But gubernatorial veto may loom despite compromise
The public’s business: conference committees start in earnest
NH House, Senate to seek compromises on a range of bills, including state budget
Drone regulation bill heads to governor’s desk
Measure would allow NHDOT to enforce FAA regulations
NH business groups line up against bills banning use of credit check, salary history in hiring
‘Employers are in the best position to make decisions,’ says letter urging governor to veto them
Two ex-employees allege repeated sex harassment in suit against Concord firm
Both women allege they were forced from Transformer Service Inc. jobs
Tax-related items still must be hashed out in Senate, House budget talks
BPT, BET rate freezes, paid family and medical leave deduction among the issues
What to pay tipped workers becomes focus of minimum wage hike debate
NH House, Senate versions differ on calculating amount
New Hampshire House OKs big hike in required solar use by utilities
Measure goes to Sununu’s desk days after net metering veto
Change in calculating business taxes mulled
Legislature on the verge of big changes to BPT
Key housing issues up for votes in New Hampshire Senate Thursday
Housing appeals board, affordable trust fund, lead paint remediation among items in budget trailer bill
NH bankruptcies rose sharply in May
Largest number of monthly filings since March 2017
The public’s business: On the NH Legislature’s agenda this week
Senate to vote on budget as House takes up minimum wage hike
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Legislative preview: Some housing bills would repeal last year’s advances
During the 2025 legislative session, housing advocates hailed new laws that seek to improve the housing supply in New Hampshire. Included among the legislation was the ability for homeowners to construct detached accessory dwellings units on their property, something local…
Darken the Pease Authority
A state report suggests transitioning functions to other state agencies
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
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Warrenstreet Architects announces completion of Rockingham County municipal building
Warrenstreet Architects, Inc. recently announced the completion of the new Rockingham County Municipal Building, a 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility located at 94 North Road in Brentwood, NH.
NH receives $8M in federal funding for child care, health care, recreation
Two New Hampshire child care centers will share more than $1 million in federal grants to expand and address the state’s child care shortage.
Darken the Pease authority, says state efficiency group
A report from Gov. Kelly Ayotte's Commission on Government Efficiency suggests an end to the PDA and transitioning its functions to other state agencies
Homes out of range
Lebanon. Keene. Nashua. Antrim. Newmarket. Salem. Those are just a handful of New Hampshire communities that are taking innovative approaches to create more housing, as cited during a forum Dec. 12 at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform is the bipartisan solution patients desperately need
The bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Price Transparency and Accountability would break the link between PBM compensation and drug price, and lower prescription costs, advocates say.
