State reports more than 5,000 now enrolled in New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program
In the last budget cycle, lawmakers had expanded eligibility for the scholarship to families making up to 85% of the state median income.
Author: Claire Sullivan -New Hampshire Bulletin
Landfill laws looming
As NH looks to reshape its solid waste future, all eyes are on the state Senate
UNH receives $3 million to develop international seafood program
As warming seas pose difficulties for seafood globally, a $3 million gift will help the University of New Hampshire develop an international, community-based seafood production program, the university announced earlier this month.
New Hampshire receives $997,000 grant for Merrimack River watershed conservation
Almost a million dollars is headed to New Hampshire for conservation work in the Merrimack River watershed.
Lawmakers aim to give New Hampshire residents harmed by PFAS more time to file lawsuits
Lawmakers to consider: how much time should those harmed by a persistent class of man-made chemicals have to sue polluters?
More money headed toward cyanobacteria remediation
The Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee on Oct. 18 approved $500,000 in federal funds to address cyanobacteria blooms, the often-toxic growths that can pose health risks to pets and humans.
EPA assessment of Seacoast Superfund site finds ‘unacceptable added risk’ from PFAS
Some surface waters and associated wetlands near a Seacoast Superfund site have an “unacceptable added risk” from accidental ingestion, according to a new risk assessment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Sununu approves two-year farm-to-school pilot program
Gov. Chris Sununu signed off earlier this month on a two-year, $250,000 pilot program that will incentivize selected New Hampshire schools to buy local.
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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.
The importance of asset location in wealth planning
When it comes to building and preserving wealth, most investors understand the importance of asset allocation — determining the right mix of stocks, bonds and other investments based on their risk. But there’s another layer of strategy that often gets overlooked: asset location.
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.
Lakes Region asks for pipeline expansion
When New Hampshire called for more housing, the Lakes Region answered, and development in several central cities and towns took off fast. Then, the gas ran out.
Keene senior housing complex sold after court action
A senior housing complex in Keene that was millions in debt has sold, and the new owner says there will be no impact on residents.
Socha Companies celebrates opening of 9th Queen City townhouse development
Socha Companies, a family-owned business focused on delivering new construction townhome solutions to the Manchester area, marked its most recent development in the Queen City last month with a grand opening ribbon cutting at Boulder Way.
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.
Clouds in the crystal ball for the 2026 economy
Entering 2025, the topline numbers for the New Hampshire economy were relatively strong.
Q&A with NH Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director Phil Sletten
Since 2016, Phil Sletten has served as research director for the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, a nonpartisan independent policy research organization founded in 2009 that examines the state budget and state revenue, focusing on the impact on people with low and moderate income.
