Author: Claire Sullivan -New Hampshire Bulletin

Building Blocks In The Floor Of A Children's Room

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.

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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Making a bid on workforce development

New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction.

What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire

As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.

Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?

City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.

NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations

New Hampshire is wading into the fight over federal hemp regulation.

Tenovi earns national ranking

Becoming a top-ranked private company in the United States came as a bit of a surprise to the team at Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based developer of connected medical devices.

The wonder of wool

Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing is a new, old company that in 2026 is celebrating 110 years of family ownership in Ashland, a small town in central New Hampshire, as well as a major expansion, all while being fully committed to making the best Merino wool products available.