State arguments on Rand suit
Plaintiffs argue against state's summary of what constitutes an adequate education
Author: Michael Kitch
School-funding suit plaintiffs offer settlement: rectify SWEPT’s inequity
Offer asks state to bring uniformity to statewide property tax
Lawsuit says NH agency ignored rules in removing ‘Rebel Girl’ historical marker
Suit points to failure to follow rulemaking process, state law in controversial action
Report debunks Sununu’s supposed business boom
NH Fiscal Policy Institute report on BPT, BET tax rates finds 'no evidence' tax reductions led to increase revenue
Need for school building aid exceeds appropriated funds in state budget
Report finds a fifth of NH public schools have not been upgraded in 35 years
NH Housing releases 2023 Annual Rent Survey
Findings show renters would have to earn 137% of median income to afford a 2-bedroom unit
ConVal school funding decision coming soon, says judge
State argues plaintiffs 'confused' about SWEPT revenue appropriations for adequate education
CSX’s rail infrastructure upgrades include some New Hampshire projects
After acquisition of Pan Am Railways, company expects to spend over $100 million on needed improvements
Ignoring litigation, NH lawmakers took a stab at addressing ed funding in 2023
Biggest winners from Legislature’s actions this session: largest municipalities, voucher families
AP course offerings, participation linked to district’s fiscal capacity, demographics
Study finds students in property-poor districts have far limited access to courses
A look at the details in dueling House and Senate education-funding plans
There are some similarities, but plenty of differences
NH’s obligation at heart of school-funding case
Closing arguments focus on cost, responsibility
At school-funding trial, commissioner declines to define an adequate education
Judge questions Edelblut’s stand that it’s not his job ‘to figure it out’
ConVal suit centers on dispute over state’s ‘unequivocal legal duty’ to fund education
First week of case includes testimony on districts’ budgets
Last-minute House amendments seek to shore up ed funding for poorer districts
Bipartisan proposals seen as bid to push passage of budget in Thursday’s House vote
ESG finds a home in the insurance industry
Industry would be wise to pay attention to ‘environmental patterns’
Do NH banks’ policies and practices make them more resilient to industry turmoil?
Strong capital positions, ample liquidity should help them ride out challenges
School-funding suit plaintiffs again call for statewide property tax to be jettisoned
In countering state’s argument, they say SWEPT is unconstitutional
Q&A: Attorney Natalie Laflamme
Laflamme continues work to challenge state’s system of funding public education
NH among states aiming to block ESG investing
AG joins suit to bar its use by retirement plans
The road to the top
Bill Cass, a career-long NHDOT employee, is the state’s new transportation commissioner
NH’s school-funding formula works, AG, Coalition Communities argue in response to suit
Method of allowing wealthier districts to keep state property tax distribution is constitutional, they say
Attorneys ask court to find SWEPT unconstitutional, but questions arise
Plaintiffs seek to resolve the issues raised by the SWEPT before the beginning of the next property tax year in 2024
Report: Ex-Cottage Hospital CEO played vocal role in Giuliani legal team’s bid to reverse 2020 election
In copious texts to Trump’s chief of staff, Maria Ryan exhorted him to take action
Superior Court judge denies injunction against statewide property tax
Ruling denies bid by plaintiffs in school-funding litigation
Executive Council to weigh $21.5 million bid to acquire former State School property
Manchester ‘adaptive reuse’ realty firm seeks to build housing, convention center at 217-acre site
Take me to the river
Concord sees link to Merrimack with I-93 project
Judge’s recusal throws wrench in bid to enjoin SWEPT
While new judge is sought for school-funding case, NHDRA begins setting statewide property tax rates
Opening hearing is Friday in challenge to NH’s school-funding scheme
Grafton County court to hear plaintiffs’ call for statewide property tax injunction
In school-funding challenge, plaintiffs seek to impose injunction on state property tax
They ask court to end ‘unconstitutional public education funding scheme’
State denies ‘any unconstitutional lack of uniformity in tax rates’ in school-funding suit reply
In his response, AG argues that current $4,578-per-pupil state aid is enough for an adequate education
Latest NH Housing rent survey paints bleak picture of statewide market
‘It will still take years to achieve a balanced market for tenants and landlords’
Belknap County group targets ‘extremist Free State agenda’ in NH House delegation
Newly formed PAC seeks to seeks to endorse ‘reasonable and responsible’ candidates
Claremont attorneys once again sue New Hampshire over school funding
Suit filed in Grafton County charges state lawmakers have failed to comply with landmark 1990s Supreme Court decisions
In annual report, NH Housing depicts real estate market in ‘turmoil’
Amid rising interest rates, agency sees ‘market at a crossroads’
AG’s LRGHealthcare report finds ‘misjudgments,’ deference by trustees
Findings come after organization’s 2020 bankruptcy
New Hampshire House committee votes to shut the door on short-rental bill
Panel votes 17-2 to send measure to interim study, heeding municipalities
Federal regulators approve CSX’s acquisition of Pan Am Railways
Surface Transportation Board says deal would fill ‘significant transportation needs’
Dartmouth-Hitchcock locked in battle over expansion in Bedford
Proposed zoning amendment seeks to prevent bid to build new facility
Ongoing budget battle puts Belknap County Nursing Home in jeopardy
Convention’s focus on budget cuts exacerbates staff shortages at facility
New Hampshire House committee weighs the future of Gunstock Mountain Resort
Measure would turn financially independent enterprise into a Belknap County department
New Hampshire House bill targets distribution centers that use quotas
Measure would require disclosure of productivity requirements to workers
CSX CEO keeps hope for passenger rail in New Hampshire alive
Tells hearing company will ‘consider the introduction of passenger service’ after Pan Am acquisition
Vermont joins chorus in support of proposed CSX-Pan Am Railways merger
State drops opposition after regional rail access concerns are addressed
Belknap County urged to build Silver Lake dam with ARPA funds
Belmont rep leads call to jump-start long-sought project
$2 billion+ in federal funding may be coming to NH
Infrastructure, broadband internet and public transport could receive a funding boost
Could passenger rail hopes in New Hampshire be sidetracked by CSX deal?
Amtrak’s challenge of proposed Pan Am acquisition raises questions about future of Capital Corridor plan
How are New Hampshire municipalities, counties going to spend ARPA windfall?
Priorities emerging, but most are taking their time to decide
U.S. Justice Department voices concerns over CSX-Pan Am deal
Cites effects on competition in challenge to proposed rail merger
New Hampshire issues RFP for Laconia State School property
Governor’s new authority puts Lakeshore Redevelopment Commission work in doubt
More news from NHBR:
Former Ocean Spray CEO to serve as UNH commencement speaker
Tom Hayes, ‘87, former CEO of Ocean Spray, will deliver the commencement address at the University of New Hampshire undergraduate ceremonies on May 16. A respected leader in the food industry, with more than three decades of experience guiding major consumer brands, Hayes will offer words of inspiration to the class of ‘26.
Keene State College convenes national leaders to address future of occupational safety and construction workforce
Keene State College’s (KSC) Safety and Construction Sciences programs recently hosted a three-day summit that brought students, faculty, alumni and industry leaders from across the country to address the future of the occupational safety profession and the growing demand for qualified safety professionals.
Federal funding cuts prompts closure of Education Alliance for NH
The board of directors of the Education Alliance for New Hampshire (EANH) has voted unanimously to close the organization’s operations following the loss of significant federal funding that has historically supported its core college access programs, the organization said in a press release.
(Opinion) Vocational education, work will power NH economy to a brighter future
EDUCATION By: Tim Winkeler In New Hampshire, and across America, it is not easy to find a job. From artificial intelligence to economic uncertainty, job-seekers are struggling to find not only specific careers, but also broader career paths that will…
NH groups spark interest in the building and restoration trades
The availability of affordable yet well-maintained housing has become a perennial issue in New Hampshire communities and in the New Hampshire Legislature. While local and state policies and programs may open pathways to increased housing opportunities, policies alone won’t create new housing or keep existing homes in safe and livable condition.
Advocates urge change to school funding formula
Property taxes pay for 70% of public education costs in NH
Buttigieg, Goodlander back increased government support for child care
In a tour of New Hampshire ahead of this year’s elections, former U.S. transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke in favor of increasing government support for child care in a roundtable discussion at the Granite YMCA in Concord.
New research shows high costs, limited funding led to decline in early education programs in NH
Slim profit margins, high operating costs, low staff compensation and limited government funding led to an 11% net loss in licensed child care programs in New Hampshire between 2017 and 2025, according to new research from the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy.
Remembering Manchester's Bob Baines
Bob Baines, the former mayor of Manchester, past principal of Manchester High School West and current Manchester School Board member, died in Boston on Jan. 23 due to complications following heart surgery.
