Unlocking housing, unlocking opportunity
Why New England needs the ROAD to Housing Act
Author: James T. Brett
Three priorities for Congress in the lame duck session
Calling on our leaders in Washington to consider proposals to advance legislation
(Opinion) Tax code must be changed to drive innovation
Why Congress should repeal Trump tax cut provision that makes R&D more costly
$1.7 trillion omnibus delivers for New England
(Opinion) Landmark investments will have wide-ranging benefits for the region
Brett: Congress must enact safe harbor for businesses to prevent frivolous lawsuits
Temporary liability relief is a key step in supporting economic recovery
Brett: New England needs approval of new NAFTA
The importance of trade with Canada and Mexico to the region’s economy cannot be overstated
People with disabilities are eager to work
Companies should tap into this overlooked segment of the workforce
A regional call to get to work
Working together, we can ensure that New England will have a future as a hub for technology, innovative entrepreneurship and career-ready graduates
Federal spending bill has big wins for region
Just a few weeks ago, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion federal spending bill for fiscal year 2018. The bill, which funds the federal government through Sept. 30, includes some big wins for the New…
The tax reform opportunity for growth
Congress returned to Washington in September with quite a daunting to-do list. They were able to quickly check off a few items — helping storm victims, funding the government, and extending the debt ceiling on a short-term basis. Still on…
Opportunities for economic growth
The new administration offers promising proposals
Congress must act to promote exports
Failure to bill Ex-Im Bank board hurts U.S. economy
A strong message to buy American
Defense Department budget includes a possible boost for New England footwear companies
Innovators need tools to protect trade secrets
We need measures at the federal level to address the interstate and international nature of trade secret theft
Reauthorizing terrorism risk insurance is essential
Failure to pass legislation that reauthorizes this critical program could have dire consequences
Ex-Im Bank is critical to region’s exporters
It would be unwise for the U.S. to unilaterally remove this proven export driver
The 2014 Congress can take action to spur growth
There’s room for progress on immigration reform, energy efficiency and investment in research
Immigration reform must address the skills gap
The skills gap threatens not only our nation's economic growth, but also our ability to compete globally.
Updates to visa program are key to economic growth
Changes would have a direct impact on the economic environment of New England
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Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy
HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.
Tough times ahead for many NH families
As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.
(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
Support our Afghan neighbors; reject the administration’s threats
The State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have stopped processing visas for Afghans and slowed or halted issuing “green cards” to refugees, the documents granting refugees permanent resident status in the United States and the ability to seek employment.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform is the bipartisan solution patients desperately need
The bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Price Transparency and Accountability would break the link between PBM compensation and drug price, and lower prescription costs, advocates say.
(Opinion) A unique solution for keeping homeowners warm
Giving homeowners a choice in energy cost savings for their manufactured home
