Equity gaps still exist in New Hampshire’s business assistance program
Governor says state is working to address needs, but is it enough?
Author: Jordyn Haime-Granite State News Collaborative
New Hampshire farmers markets look ahead to an uncertain winter season
As temperatures drop, fears rise they could be left out in cold
New eviction moratorium seen as effort to prevent homelessness in New Hampshire
CDC order offers protections until Dec. 31
In pandemic, new restaurants find savings and start small
Amid closures around NH, some are still taking the leap into opening new eateries
Thousands of NH families could qualify for added food benefits and may not know it
Pandemic aid is ‘a critical resource for families in need’
As second wave looms, some NH restaurants stick to curbside
Health and employee concerns, cost savings give some owners pause before fully reopening
NH Whole Foods workers sent home for wearing Black Lives Matter masks
Bedford store claims employees violated policy company dress code
NH’s nonprofits look to CARES funding, donations as they persevere
NH Gives organizers hoping for record fundraising year
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NH property taxes not only among highest in country, but vary widely from town to town
New report shows the state's disproportionate reliance on property taxes, among the highest in the nation
ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Right-to-know office remains empty after cuts
Nine months after the office that handles disputes over access to public records was vacated, the state has yet to staff it.
Independent contractor rules may be changing
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division released a new notice of proposed rulemaking that would significantly revise the test used under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for determining independent contractor status, marking the third major change to the federal independent contractor rule in less than five years.
Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for housing
Gov. Kelly Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for residential development to help curb New Hampshire's housing shortage and attract more workers to the state.
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
(Opinion) Sen. Hassan’s plan would put more money in the pockets of working families
POLICY By: Kevin Cavanaugh To be a family who isn’t struggling in today’s economy, a lot has to be going right. You need steady work, an income that stretches far enough, reliable child care — or the flexibility to provide…
Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
