The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know
New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.
Author: Kendra Lewis, Ph.D
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The hidden cost of child care: What NH businesses need to know
New Hampshire businesses are facing a workforce challenge that goes beyond wages and hiring.
(Opinion) UNH partnerships strengthen NH’s blue economy
When people talk about New Hampshire’s economy, they often picture tourism, small to mid-sized businesses, and manufacturing. Increasingly, there’s another category that belongs on that list: the blue economy.
SNHU consolidating Manchester operations to main campus, listing Millyard property, garage for sale
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) will relocate all offices and administrative operations from its longtime Millyard headquarters to its main Manchester campus, a university spokesperson confirmed Thursday, July 16.
Overcoming skepticism, putting AI to work
At Blueline Advisors in Exeter, chief investment officer Frank Sabin is embracing AI, with the help of the students, to better serve his clients, who have entrusted about $250 million in assets in his care.
Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH
Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.
While New Hampshire tops child well-being rankings again, overall progress is mixed
For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire took the top spot in a national ranking of child well-being.
Education reforms dominated the NH Legislature this year, most efforts failed
Education issues have been front and center across New Hampshire this legislative session, with Republicans vowing to expand school choice and Democrats fighting to prioritize public education.
Bipartisan group seeks discussion and legislation on key NH issues
The recently formed New Hampshire Forum has been whittling down — from 18 to four to one or two — important issues that will be addressed in the 2027 session of the state Legislature.
Deal reached on open enrollment, but chances appear dim
State lawmakers reached an agreement Thursday, May 28, on a bill that would authorize parents to enroll their children in any public school in New Hampshire, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she would not sign the legislation if it reaches her desk.
