Jobless claims fall in New Hampshire
14% drop reported, reflecting national trend
Author: Bob Sanders
Workforce housing legislative package gets warm welcome at hearing
Tax breaks, incentives seen as necessary to address ‘dire situation’ in New Hampshire
Bankruptcy filings continue their record lows in New Hampshire
Smallest number in 33 years recorded in January
New Hampshire Senate committee weighs cuts in business taxes
Measure also would expand exemption for interest and dividends tax
Second PPP rollout slower in New Hampshire this time around
‘We were in a different place’ last year, says SBA director
R&D credit goes under the microscope in New Hampshire House hearing
Measure calls for cutting size of credit allowed to enable 50% increase in interest and dividends tax exemption
New Hampshire suit charges Apple shut out Covid-tracking app to protect its own
Company says app developers were denied because they didn’t come from a ‘recognized institution’
Latest New Hampshire jobless numbers offer a mixed picture
State initial unemployment claims drop, but still remain at a high level
New Hampshire House panel weights renter’s insurance clause for leases
Measure would require landlords to tell tenants of need for a policy
Breastfeeding, pregnancy bills get favorable reception in NH Senate hearing
Key measure would expand accommodation requirement to smaller employers
New Hampshire unemployment claims continue their stubborn climb
27% increase in new claims reported in latest data
New Hampshire awaits word on $200 million in new federal housing aid
Regulations still being worked out on how many can be spent
NH businesses can apply for PPP loans at smaller banks, credit unions beginning Friday
All banks will be taking applications starting Jan. 19
New Hampshire unemployment claims fall but remain at higher levels
Over 3,000 new filings for benefits reported last week
New Hampshire’s residential real estate market remains hot even in winter
December sales jump, inventory continues to shrink
New Hampshire legislative leaders talk priorities in BIA webinar
Housing is area of agreement, but Covid liability limit may face hurdle in Senate
New rules delay PPP rollout in NH
Participation by local banks on hold as SBA draws up guidance
Latest New Hampshire jobless claims data shows big increase in filings
Increase continues as new stimulus bill takes effect
Affordable housing muscles in as a key topic in NH’s new legislative session
Flurry of bills seeks to address barriers, provide incentives to developers
New Hampshire business groups band together for Covid ‘safe harbor’
In BIA-led effort, lawmakers urged to provide liability protections
New NH House leadership seeks rollback in business tax rates
Analysis sees state revenues taking four-year, $138 million hit
New Hampshire closes 2020 with near record low bankruptcies
Fewest filings for a year since 1988
New PPP rules favor small businesses, provide greater flexibility
Yet questions remain as banks, businesses await guidance
Stimulus comes to the rescue for NH’s unemployed
But lack of guidance will delay the issuance of some checks
LRGH bankruptcy sale to Concord Hospital on track
“It’s exceedingly complex, but it is significant for the state,” said Andrew Helman, the state’s attorney, referring to New Hampshire's complicated Medicaid reimbursement formula, which requires LRGHealthcare to pay a $5 million Medicaid Enhancement Tax this…
Clock running out on bid to step up New Hampshire’s energy-efficiency efforts
It’s back to square one if new agreement isn’t OKd by Dec. 31
Mixed picture emerges in latest New Hampshire jobless data
Initial claims rise slightly while continuing claims edge down
Hot New Hampshire housing market shows no signs of cooling off
Median sale price rises again as sales rise 14% from October
Infusion of CARES Act funds to keep NH’s unemployment tax at a lower level
State takes action to shore up trust fund and avoid ‘sticker shock’ for employers
LRGHealthcare auction called off as Concord Hospital emerges as sole bidder
But pitfalls, objections loom in bid for bankrupt healthcare company
Weekly jobless claims rise again in NH
Nearly 3,000 filed for unemployment benefits last week
New Hampshire’s chambers of commerce collaborate amid Covid
Organizations beef up regional efforts to work together on a range of services
New Hampshire remains a laggard in building EV charging station network
There are still no installations two years after $4.6 million initiative began
New Hampshire’s weekly unemployment claims drop in latest report
Sign of improvement as clocks continues ticking on jobless benefits expiration
Worrying rise reported in New Hampshire jobless numbers
2,338 unemployment claims filed in most recent reporting period
1,900 NH businesses share $95 million in second round of Main Street assistance fund
Average award of $50,000 ‘not chump change,’ says governor
New Hampshire unemployment numbers continue to show slow improvement
100 fewer jobless claims were filed in last reporting period
Other possible bidders emerge in LRGHealthcare bankruptcy
Possible competition could throw wrench into Concord Hospital’s acquisition plans
NH medical staffing firm sued over employee misclassification
Nurse practitioner says Medicus Healthcare Solutions’ policy denied her ‘lucrative’ overtime rates
Latest figures show New Hampshire unemployment claims edging higher again
More Granite Staters filing for benefits may signal stalling recovery
Planet Fitness sees 36% revenue slide in third quarter
NH-based gym chain seeking to lure customers back with revived marketing efforts, new app
Covid continues to hit Albany International’s bottom line
Ongoing Boeing 737 Max grounding hits revenues too
Where did the $40m in NH Covid contracts go?
Review of U.S. database reveals a range of services
New Hampshire jobs recovery continues to slow
Number of continuing claims falls again, but 1,900 more file for benefits
‘Additional details’ coming as NH business fund application window closes
4,200 NH businesses are seeking help in $100m second assistance round
New Hampshire bankruptcies hit yet another new low in October
Trend of fewer bankruptcies has continued through pandemic
Sturm, Ruger sees 50% surge in third-quarter gun sales
Company reports strain on production even as it gets set to add newly acquired Remington Arms line
Latest unemployment claims show a slower jobs recovery in New Hampshire
1,880 more Granite Staters file for benefits after layoffs
NH Labor Department alleges Mass. construction firm tried to bribe an inspector
Company fined $77,000 for failing to report required employment information
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