Legislative session 2017: How did business groups do?
Interests ran the gamut from tax cuts to online lottery sales
Author: Bob Sanders
Governor signs New Hampshire ‘joint employment’ bill into law
Measure aims to define employer-employee relationship at franchises
Meredith couple brings doughnuts to White House
Take part in Trump’s ‘Made in America’ event
Sununu’s first veto upholds zoning board procedures
Measure would set statewide requirements for variance votes
Controversial clean energy bill becomes law without governor’s signature
Measure seeks to boost wood, solar industries
NH solar industry’s big boost
PUC ruling on net metering should spur projects
New Hampshire bankruptcies edge up from a year ago
But only one business filed for bankruptcy in June
Pittsburgh-based firm to buy NH’s Globe Manufacturing
$215 million acquisition offers ‘major opportunities for growth’
Minuteman switch should mean more competition in New Hampshire
As a for-profit health insurer, firm plans to offer plans to large employers
PUC decision seen as a big boost to NH solar industry
Elimination of net metering cap should spur larger projects
Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley
‘I do believe that you can protect the environment while you have reasonable economic growth,’ says Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley.
NH’s economic heat wave
Businesses sweat out workforce needs
Tax cuts, energy policy changes at stake in NH budget votes
Senate, House to weigh in on budget compromise, accompanying policy changes
New Hampshire home sales fall in May as prices rise
Inventory continues to drop, but new listings show some life
Planet Fitness targets 'dad bods'
Hampton-based franchise passes 10 million-member mark in first quarter
New Hampshire’s labor shortage unabated
Pay hikes are minuscule as unemployment remains below 3 percent
Ruger issues recall of new Mark IV pistol
Company launches voluntary recall all guns made before June 1
House easily passes biomass industry-backed energy bill
Measure goes to Senate as BIA urges governor to veto it
New Hampshire business bankruptcies drop in May
But individual filings rise slightly
New co-CEO takes helm at former Performance Sports Group
‘Absolutely we are not moving’ from New Hampshire, he says
Senate budget shoots for more business tax cuts, higher Section 179 deduction cap
This week’s vote also would increase infrastructure, school spending and shuffle state agencies
SHOP health insurance marketplace on the chopping block
ACA insurance portal for small business has failed to gain traction in New Hampshire
New Trump budget proposal spells out business assistance cuts
At least a dozen programs benefiting NH companies face elimination, with reductions for even more
Q&A with Office of Energy and Planning Director Myles Matteson
Governor Sununu picked Myles Matteson to head the state Office of Energy and Planning, with the goal of restructuring it as the Office of Strategic Initiative, a kind of government think tank.
NH airport funding stalled over jet fee debate
Cost to house aircraft in state dwarfs neighboring Mass.
Senate measure would tie municipal hands on Airbnb rules
Inspections would be made more difficult under last-minute amendment
Statewide expansion of Coos tax break goes to governor’s desk
Measure offers property tax exemption for new commercial/industrial construction
GDP data shows NH ‘getting our groove back’
State’s economy grew by 3 percent in 2016, among fastest-growing in nation
Tax credit plan would be a giant leap for NH
But $60 million proposal raises a lot of questions
NH House panel shelves long-term power deal legislation
Committee votes to retain measure that would have allowed Eversource deal with Hydro-Quebec
Shareholders win a round in suit against GTAT
Judge won’t dismiss class action over failed Apple deal
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings fall in April
24 percent drop from March and 15 percent lower than a year ago
Bottomline Technologies continues making strides to the cloud
Portsmouth firm reports continued growth in subscription solutions
Financial woes threaten Seacoast assisted living facility
Sanctuary at Rye declares bankruptcy, awaits decision on sale
The budget and the bottom line
Trump cuts could hit businesses across NH
Report ranks NH Community College System least affordable in the nation
University System doesn’t fare much better
Connection accepts trade off for greater market share
Sales increase 17 percent in first quarter, but profits drop 18 percent
Lumber tariff raises uncertainty in already volatile market
NH builders foresee rising home building costs
Biweekly pay bill awaits governor’s signature
NH Senate OKs measure that eliminates requirement of a state waiver
Bankruptcy trustee files $1 billion suit against two ex-GTAT executives
Former CEO, COO ignored employee warnings, misled board, suit charges
Are long-term power deals a bad deal for ratepayers?
NH House panel examines bill that could allow utilities to enter them
What’s the next step in state budget puzzle?
Without House budget plan, focus now turns to Senate
Revenue estimates throw cold water on newly proposed business tax cuts
DRA says bill’s further reductions in BPT, BET would cost $106 million
At NH House committee hearing, jobs become focus of key energy bill
Biomass industry turns out in force to support measure
After years of turmoil, town seizes USA Springs property
Nottingham takes site of proposed controversial water bottling plant
After NH House punts on budget, what’s the next step?
Business organizations now focus attention on Senate
NH House to take up new low-income job training program
Granite Workforce initiative has already passed the Senate
Energy-efficiency funding targeted in NH House budget measure
Companion bill would rebate 20 percent of Renewable Energy Fund to ratepayers
Number of NH bankruptcy filings jumped in March
Five business filings reported for month
Bill that would allow Eversource-Hydro-Quebec deal wins approval
NH Senate OKs measure that would let PUC consider power purchase agreements
More news from NHBR:
New mental health clinic opening in Keene
An addiction recovery service provider plans to open its first inpatient mental health clinic next month in the Elm City.
Dartmouth Health to fund positions at Vt. health clinic
In the past four years, Good Neighbor Health Clinic has seen its weekly patient volume triple and more new patients with increasingly complex conditions seeking care.
Expanding access to mental health care in New Hampshire
Demand for behavioral health care services continues to rise across New Hampshire and the nation, impacting families, employers, health care providers, and communities alike.
Delta Dental program helps veterans who need dental care
Tom Raffio is used to people calling him when they have a toothache. That means another veteran has heard about a Northeast Delta Dental program that provides free dental care for those who have served.
(Opinion) A chance to enhance mental health awareness
This Mental Health Awareness Month, which we can’t just celebrate; we need to protect Medicaid
A market demand for nurses boosts NH supply
There is a critical need in the Granite State for nurses, and the market has responded with more supply, with more interest than ever in nursing.
(Opinion) Early detection saves lives and brings down health care costs
The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovation in our region focused on the early detection of diseases. We heard about some of the remarkable advances in technology that are enabling earlier detection of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.
North Country Healthcare report listening sessions
North Country Healthcare on Monday, April 13, released a report summarizing feedback from a series of community listening sessions held earlier this year across the region, highlighting widespread concern about access to care, staffing and communication, along with strong support for keeping local hospitals open.
Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
