The unstoppable New Hampshire economy of the post-COVID years is running into economic headwinds of higher unemployment and inflation, a nonpartisan economic research firm said in late August. No definitive evidence points to a recession, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute said in an economic issues brief.
SNHU professor says data shows no cause for concern right now
With the interventionist version of President Trump on the upswing, one of its most forceful cheerleaders — former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo — took a recent victory lap in New Hampshire.
Research project launched by MIT economists shows Granite State is poised for growth
With the interventionist version of President Trump on the upswing, one of its most forceful cheerleaders – former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo – took a recent victory lap in New Hampshire. Pompeo, who served as secretary of state in Trump’s first term, spoke to the New Hampshire World Affairs Council on June 25.
‘Cautious optimism’ remains despite tariff uncertainty
Data shows NH economy was stalling but still growing in 2025 before tariff impact
Is the economy doing well or poorly? Data abounds on the national level to answer that question. This month, the NH Business Review launches an effort to provide insight into the New Hampshire economy.
Foreign-born workers — whether naturalized citizens, noncitizens with work authorizations or undocumented immigrants — comprise nearly 7% of the New Hampshire workforce, according to a report issued by the state Department of Employment Security. The 11-page report provides a statistical snapshot of the 95,000 Granite State residents born outside the United States. It calls immigrants “a productive and crucial part” of the state’s economy.
New Hampshire employers turn to guest workers to address labor shortage
In her home country of Guatemala, Suni Hernandez is a nurse. Yet she works in Concord keeping lobbies, hallways and other common areas of a hotel tidy.
Wrap City Chips, Port City Pretzels and Popzup Popcorn are finding fans in the Granite State and beyond
Construction includes upgrades for Trinity High
The National Labor Relations Board has scheduled an election for early next month for members of the Dartmouth College men's varsity basketball team to vote on union representation. The election will take place March 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the close of the election, the ballots will be counted, and given the size, the results should quickly be available, according to the NLRB.
Two Dartmouth College basketball players announced Tuesday that they are launching a players association to advocate on behalf of basketball players across the Ivy League. The two are among the 15 members of the Dartmouth College men's basketball team who…
The 15 players on the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team fit the definition of employees and have the right to form a union, an official with the National Labor Relations Board ruled Monday. The 25-page ruling is the latest in…
Students who play on college sports teams can be called many things – jocks, teammates, student-athletes. Members of the Dartmouth College men’s basketball team want another label – employee, and more specifically, unionized employee. The National Labor Relations Board is…
When the presidential primary takes place early next year, would-be voters who register at the polls will face a new law designed to thwart illegal voting.
Manchester mayoral candidates Ruais, Cavanaugh tackle homeless issues.
Sixty-six of the 71 foreigners who lined themselves up for a U.S. green card by investing in the Ragged Mountain ski area come from China or Russia, according to court documents. The investors – including 36 from Russia and 30…
Foreign investor seeks return of $545k from ski area developer
The unstoppable New Hampshire economy of the post-COVID years is running into economic headwinds of higher unemployment and inflation, a nonpartisan economic research firm said in late August. No definitive evidence points to a recession, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute said in an economic issues brief.
Free credentialing program is designed to boost timber industry workforce
In the last budget cycle, lawmakers had expanded eligibility for the scholarship to families making up to 85% of the state median income.
Concord considers $535K rail purchase to extend Greenway Trail, raising questions for Scenic Railriders
A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.
Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applicants for the 19th annual Product of the Year competition, which will highlight the best innovation from the Granite State over the past year.
Enhancing the use of AI is one of the benefits cited in SilverTech’s recent purchase of Ohio-based Paragon, which brings to the table a broad client list that deepens the digital experience agency's portfolio.
New England states fared average or below, with Massachusetts and Connecticut receiving failing grades
