State government should not be for sale
But it is – because current law allows it to be
Author: Mark Connolly
Paying for retirement
The goal is to keep control of your financial destiny
Regulatory edicts are feel-good politics
Yes, NH regulations can be restructured, but not by memo
It’s time for state government reform
New Hampshire is a great place to live, with its wealth of natural beauty, and it is a great place to raise a family. But, when it comes to government transparency and ethics, we have our work cut out for…
Planned Parenthood vote is bad for business
Companies in NH want predictability and practicality from government, not ideology and political posturing
Considering the context of business tax cuts
We need an economic development strategy that meets today’s needs
The Crorys: model New Hampshire public servants
Elizabeth and Fred Crory represented what’s truly best about the Granite State
Passenger rail can restart N.H.’s economic engine
Think about what the economy of the state would look like had we not redeveloped Manchester Airport
Market outlook for the 4th quarter and beyond
Why the U.S. stock market remains in a long-term secular positive trend
Economic development is more than just slogans
Moving N.H.’s economy forward requires thoughtful, long-range strategic thinking
Yes, the stock market often is a rigged game
If we don’t throttle back Wall Street’s excesses, the next financial mess could lead to another Great Depression
Economic development: N.H.’s biggest challenge
It’s time to initiate new ‘Advantage’
Disclosure for corporations, so why not politics?
In N.H., an unknown number of out-of-state special-interest organizations are spending millions to support or defeat candidates, and state law doesn’t require disclosure of any of it
The stock market in 2014: up, but volatile
In the short term, markets move on current sentiment; longer term, they move on fundamentals
Stop the unethical merry-go-round
Despite costly fraud and scandal, nothing is being done to train citizens and future business leaders in the simple task of proper behavior
After LGC-Bragdon, it’s time to stop, think and act
The lesson from this misstep is that we must reform how Concord works for the public good
Senator Ayotte’s broader betrayal
What really is at issue here is the role of money and lobbyist control in Washington
We need a creative fix of state's mortgage mess
How about using the national settlement money to actually help victims and not just hire additional government employees?
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