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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Supporters of fewer restrictions on cannabis in NH see glimpse of a possible future
CEO: Manchester company a key to success of Patriot missile
A 25-person tech company in Manchester, Vibrac Precision Test Systems, anticipates explosive growth as the United States and Europe move to expand their stockpiles of Patriot defense missiles.
Landfill-siting bill praised and panned
House Bill 707, signed into law by NH Gov. Kelly Ayotte, promotes expanding existing landfills, rather than building new ones, and also establishes a seven-member committee to evaluate landfill sites.
Ayotte’s transportation plan veto raises questions about effect on NH economy
The state’s highway infrastructure is in great need of repair, according to a 2026 independent report that ties the improvements directly to the health of New Hampshire’s economy. Long-term needs are currently underfunded, says TRIP (The Road Information Program), a private, nonprofit organization that researches surface transportation issues across the country.
Health care costs pinch Granite Staters, but not as hard as rest of country
Failure to restore ACA tax cuts will only make things worse, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan
NOAA building at UNH seen as ‘transformative’ for NH
The new building in Durham’s western edge will anchor a 60-acre, mixed-use project of academic, corporate, government, residential and entertainment uses.
Child care and state-owned land updates coming to NH Zoning Atlas
The New Hampshire Zoning Atlas continues to deepen its knowledge and utility with two updates having to do with child care and state-owned property. The child care element seeks to reflect changes to local regulations for both family and center-based care as a result of the latest legislative action on the issue.
Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis
As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.
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.
