Do we need more energy or more conservation?
Carsey report recharges debate over power supply
Author: Bob Sanders
Timberland’s brand value takes a hit in new report
Consulting firm says company’s brand is worth $1.54 billion
New Hampshire’s per capita income is fifth in the nation
Federal report says state’s income growth rate is tops in New England
Top Ruger execs got big pay hikes in 2016
CEO led the way with 70 percent compensation increase
National Grid proposes NH-Vt. high-power transmission line
Project would bring Canadian electricity to New England
PUC rejects Eversource-Hydro-Quebec power deal
Ruling shoots down plan to guarantee 100 megawatts of energy for NH
NH Senate OKs $60 million tax credit for business investment
Small Business Jobs Fund Act aimed at boosting ‘growth’ industries
Senate OKs expansion of lead testing, abatement
Bill would provide remediation funding to landlords
Senate gives preliminary OK to spending on job training
But votes down eliminating one-week waiting period for first unemployment check
New Hampshire ranks highest in firearms manufacturing study
Per capita sales of nearly $793 per person is tops in U.S.
NH Senate OKs, then tables, cross-border health insurance
Bill would allow sale of out-of-state plans without state-mandated benefits
NH Senate votes down minimum wage hike
Bill would have raised hourly rate to $12 by September 2018
Report shines light on New Hampshire’s business tax take
Tax Foundation study says state collected most corporate income tax per capita
NH Senate OKs upping Section 179 deduction to $500,000
But three tax credit proposals sent back to committee
NH House votes down minimum wage hike, OKs biweekly pay proposal
Effort to give employers immunity on job references rejected in Senate
NH Senate OKs spending millions to address worker shortage
But final price tag awaits determination
NH House OKs rules for fantasy sports, drones
Regulations would govern contests played for money, enhance privacy from drones
By one vote, NH House rejects tighter foreclosure rules
Bill would have required signed verification before proceeding
House votes to keep bitcoins unregulated in New Hampshire
Endorses measure to exempt the currency from state banking rules
House bill seeks local tax break for new business construction
Coos County exemption would be allowed statewide
Five New Hampshire businesses filed for bankruptcy in Feb.
After three months of no business filings
Questions proliferate over health care in NH
Minuteman Health, a Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan, or CO-OP, created via the Affordable Care Act, might be the last health insurer standing for individuals in New Hampshire. That is, if Obamacare dies or staggers around wounded after changes sought…
Albany International’s 2016 revenues rise
But net income falls slightly
With a few exceptions, NH employers are reticent in response to Trump travel ban
SNHU president worries about ‘chilling effect’
House OKs upping BPT income thresholds
The NH House quietly passed a bill Wednesday that would result in fewer businesses having to file a business profits tax return.
NH lawmakers seek further business tax cuts
Despite Sununu’s budget plan keeping current reductions in place
NH House panel puts the brakes on paid family leave effort
Labor committee votes to put measure off until 2018
$12 minimum wage proposal killed in New Hampshire House committee
Measure would have upped hourly rate by 2020
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings edge up in January
But for second consecutive month, no businesses file for protection
Building block
Continued state construction aid for schools vexes districts, construction companies
Manchester Millyard map illustrates high tech hot bed
Illustration include 30 companies and counting
Paid family leave bill scrutinized at hearing
No opposition surfaces as NH House committee reviews measure
Physician shortage tops concerns of state’s health centers
Medicaid expansion, ACA repeal add to ‘great uncertainty’
Three Manchester Millyard buildings change hands
Binnie adds about 500,000 square feet to his Manchester real estate portfolio
Citing ‘pet peeve,’ NH rep seeks to overturn smoking ban
Lodging & Restaurant Association opposes bill
NH House bill seeks to give Legislature some of PUC’s authority
Measure would give lawmakers say over systems benefit charge increases
FairPoint buyer starts with a cleaner slate
Outlook looks more hopeful for Illinois telecom firm
New Hampshire to get $7.2 million in Moody’s settlement
In deal, company agrees it manipulated mortgage-backed securities ratings
House bill seeks to raise landlord compensation in rent proceedings
Measure would double maximum award in landlord-tenant court
Sununu: ‘New Hampshire is open for business’
In inaugural speech, governor calls for tax cuts, energy projects
Proposal calls for state to seed college savings accounts
Concord rep’s plan would provide $200 to New Hampshire children
A new State House reality
Business groups see a changed political landscape
Drop in bankruptcy filings continues as 2016 ends
Another near record low reached in December
Two House bills propose funding increase for STEM program
Pre-engineering and technology curriculum would expand to elementary schools
DRED proposes increasing ERZ tax credit
Bill would increase Economic Revitalization Zones tax credit to $1.4 million
An invigorated economy
Despite labor pains, New Hampshire’s business picture looks rosy
Compromise sought on energy standards in NH building code
Key provision would tighten up new homes, but fall short of national recommendation
Bradley seeks to cut BPT rate to 7.5%
NH Senate GOP leader to sponsor added business tax cuts through 2021
New Hampshire’s unemployment rate at lowest level since 2001
Transportation, warehousing jobs set the pace for job growth
NH employers worry over Trump immigration plans
About 6 percent of state workforce is foreign-born
More news from NHBR:
Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts
Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
AMR releases year-end opioid overdose stats for Nashua & Manchester
American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.
(Opinion) Drive more value through consumer-friendly benefits
Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care
Cairn Surgical completes enrollment in U.S. trial of novel breast cancer locator system
Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.
Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
NH rural health care faces challenges despite new grant
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs
The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.
(Opinion) PBM reform is the bipartisan solution patients need
Reform bill cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan would break the link between PBM compensation and drug prices
NH employers may lower health costs by supporting better health for employees
Diabetes costs the U.S. economy approximately $413 billion annually, including more than $106 billion in lost productivity.
