Federal agency sets timeline for proposed CSX-Pan Am rail merger
Decision on acquisition scheduled for spring 2022
Author: Michael Kitch
CSX Transportation again revises application for Pan Am rail takeover bid
In new filing with Surface Transportation Board, company cites plans for ‘significant investments
Commuter rail station options presented in Capitol Corridor study
Consultant presents two site options in Manchester, three in Nashua
‘Worsening’ drought conditions take hold across New Hampshire
15-inch rainfall deficit expected to grow as groundwater levels fall
In letter to feds, governor backs CSX’s Pan Am acquisition
Deal would ‘bring financial resources to the table for much-needed infrastructure improvements’ in New Hampshire
Kuster, Pappas join effort to expand passenger rail in Northeast
North Atlantic Rail Network would link New England states with New York City
$161 million in federal Covid aid to be distributed this week
11 agencies to receive funds through portion of NH’s American Rescue Plan allotment
Sununu seeks to build new housing units with federal rent assistance money
In letter to Yellen, he urges rules change to help address state’s housing crisis
New Hampshire’s education property tax rebate doesn’t amount to much
Eligible homeowners receive an average of less than $200
As drought conditions spread across New Hampshire, ‘we’re in a bad place’
Water restrictions urged as precipitation levels remain low
Covid aid tax rule could stymie proposed New Hampshire tax cuts
American Rescue Plan provision bars states from using funds to reduce revenues
NH Executive Council greenlights final Exit 4A design
Move is a big step toward completion of long-awaited I-93 project
House bill targeting public officials’ immunity faulted by municipalities, police
Measure received bipartisan committee approval
Flurry of New Hampshire House bills takes aim at municipal authority
NH Liberty Alliance-backed reps target city council powers, state-imposed property tax cap
CSX Transportation’s proposed acquisition of Pan Am Railways is back on track
Despite more stringent regulatory review, company says it will continue with plan
CSX-Pan Am Railways deal stalled by objections
Federal regulator seeks more comprehensive review of proposed merger
NH House budget writers seek to slow pace of USNH-CCSNH merger
Measure would create commission to study consolidation first
Pace of proposed USNH-CCSNH merger questioned
With few details so far, ‘there are a lot of nervous people’
Massachusetts, Vermont challenge Pan Am Railways deal
Fears of effects on commuter service, freight competition cited
Pappas: Federal stimulus package ‘gets us most of the way’
Total of over $2 billion seen coming to New Hampshire residents, state and local governments
Federal stimulus bill will bring a windfall to New Hampshire
State to get over $1.8 billion in measure president is expected to sign on Friday
Governor’s move on Laconia State School property caught redevelopment commission members by surprise
Move to sidestep panel is ‘a significant issue for the city,’ says mayor
Sununu seeks to axe Lakeshore Redevelopment Commission
Proposal would sideline agency set up to oversee planning for former Laconia State School site
New Hampshire school-funding bill gets a closer look before House panel
Ways and Means Committee to consider boosting property tax relief
Acquisition of Pan Am Railways back on track
Norfolk Southern drops objections after reaching deal with CSX
Potential cost of New Hampshire school voucher bill raises questions about Ed Department’s data
Accuracy of projections about participation at heart of debate
The Brady effect: New Hampshire Lottery sacked in Super Bowl betting
State takes a $3 million loss as New Hampshire bettors put their money on the Bucs and their QB
New Hampshire Executive Council OKs start of Capitol Corridor design
$5.4 million contract calls for engineering, preliminary design of commuter rail project
New Hampshire faces ‘yucky’ 2021-22 budget prospects
$160 million deficit seen for state's next biennium
CSX expands in New England with acquisition of Pan Am Railways
Purchase includes 121 miles of track in New Hampshire
A comprehensive look at NH’s school-funding commission report
Governor, Legislature to be presented with possible overhaul of property tax system
CSX bid to acquire Pan Am Railways raises concern
Norfolk Southern challenges plan, citing ‘competitive harm’
Dagesse acquires AutoServ of Tilton dealership
Gaudet family sells central NH enterprise to longtime industry mainstay
NH education funding panel begins to fine-tune state property tax proposal
Two different plans each call for distributing ‘donor town’ revenue excess
Concord Hospital CEO: LRGHealthcare a natural fit
Steigmeyer explains thinking behind bid for bankrupt Laconia, Franklin hospitals
Heavy debt forces LRGHealthcare into bankruptcy
Concord Hospital in deal for its acquisition
NH school-funding commission wrestles with ‘first-last dollar’ rule
Panel debates whether state should be obligated to fund entire cost of education
New Hampshire justices hear school-funding challenge
Supreme Court weighs arguments over adequate state support in ConVal suit
New Hampshire commission grapples over school-funding answer
Panel debates ‘first-last dollar’ principle as Supreme Court readies ConVal case hearing this week
Dec. 30 CARES deadline puts shelters on edge
Clock is ticking on projects as homelessness risk rises
Pan Am Railways sale: What’s in it for NH tracks?
Future of rail in state tied to regional carrier’s future
Owner of New Hampshire’s biggest malls trying to meet Covid challenge
As Simon Property Group shores up suffering retailers, it also eyes providing distribution space to Amazon
Proposed new state property tax formula unveiled to NH school funding commission
Proponents say plan would lower local rates in 70% of municipalities, but could rise in others
New Hampshire’s school-funding inequities spelled out in new analysis
Consultant's report points to unequal educational opportunities where property values are lowest
State School redevelopment proponents hopeful despite governor’s veto
Bid to establish Pease-like authority was part of omnibus bill rejected by Sununu
New Hampshire still struggling in search for school-funding solution
27 years after Claremont, court, lawmakers slog ahead
Bill making current use formula public awaits governor’s signature
Under New Hampshire current law, the way land value is estimated is ‘confidential and privileged’
Market for second homes is red hot in New Hampshire’s tourism regions
‘People want to be up here and away from the metropolitan areas’
Pan Am Railways goes up for sale
Mellon-owned Railroad operates 121 miles of track in New Hampshire
NH’s ‘convoluted’ housing market has been years in the making
Pandemic, recession have only exacerbated trends already in place
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Legislative committee signs off on NH housing program repeal
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Legislative committee votes to repeal NH 'Housing Champions'
A state-run program that encourages communities to add much needed housing in New Hampshire, already defunded in the current budget, is on the precipice of disappearing altogether. The House Committee on Housing voted 10-8 on Jan. 20 to repeal the so-called Housing Champions program administered by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
Remembering Manchester's Bob Baines
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Nongfu Spring down to a trickle
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Preparing for NH’s parental medical leave law
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
NH rural health care faces challenges despite new grant
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
Amid volatility, local economies can provide a model of stability
As we begin 2026, we face another set of choices about how to forge a future that enables us to navigate the continuing instability and volatility in our civic and economic lives.
Legislative preview: Some housing bills would repeal last year’s advances
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