New Hampshire to receive $200 million grant to address rural health needs
The grant was part of a $50 billion package awarded to all 50 states.
Author: Olivia Richardson -NH Public Radio
Report: NH’s caregivers need support
A new report from the AARP concludes there’s an urgent need to support the tens of thousands of New Hampshire residents who serve as caregivers to people close to them.
Health providers told to prepare for ICE encounters
New Hampshire public health and immigration advocates are raising concerns about the potential ripple effects of new federal policies allowing immigration enforcement officers to enter hospitals, clinics, and other medical establishments
Retirement age for NH judges will remain 70, after ballot question narrowly fails
The mandatory retirement age for NH judges will remain 70 years old, after a constitutional amendment on the ballot in this month's election narrowly failed to gain enough support
Should NH judges retire at 70 or 75? Some aren’t sure that’s the right question
Supporters of the proposed amendment in New Hampshire say the increase in age could allow judges that want to serve continue to hold their positions
Newfields family farm and town sued by neighbors over agritourism events
After roughly 10 years of allegations, complaints and town meetings, a farm in Newfields is being sued by neighbors over the legality of the public events they host on their land.
New Hampshire’s still an expensive rental market. A new law aims to prevent extra fees from adding up.
New law requires landlords to provide justification for any fees they charge beyond the price of rent and security deposit, with requirement to return excess costs without documentation back to tenant
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election
Charges dropped against Dartmouth journalists arrested while covering protests
Prosecutors are declining to press ahead on criminal trespassing charges against two student journalists who were arrested during Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth College earlier this month
Police break up Palestinian solidarity protests at Dartmouth, UNH
90 people were arrested at the Dartmouth protest for multiple offenses including criminal trespass and resisting arrest
Judge to decide whether Gurley Flynn historic marker lawsuit will move forward
A Merrimack County Superior Court judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether a legal case challenging the state’s removal of a historic plaque marking the birthplace of a 20th century American labor leader should move forward. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a labor activist from Concord, who also led the U.S. Communist Party. A marker commemorating her life was removed from a downtown street corner last year following criticism from Gov. Chris Sununu and two Republican executive councilors.
DHHS: 13K college students are homeless
A rise in homelessness and food insecurity affects college students burdened with high tuition costs
Partnership aims to support Indonesian students in NH
Great Bay Community College to help citizens gain new skills and career opportunities
New federal prosecutors to focus on civil rights, domestic terrorism in NH
‘There are a number of communities that told us that they had genuine concerns and fears for their safety’
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North Country Healthcare report listening sessions
North Country Healthcare on Monday, April 13, released a report summarizing feedback from a series of community listening sessions held earlier this year across the region, highlighting widespread concern about access to care, staffing and communication, along with strong support for keeping local hospitals open.
Panel: Prioritize mental health wellness at work
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
(Opinion) A long overdue win for patients: what PBM reform means for New Hampshire
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
ConvenientMD eyes primary care as next phase in accessible health care
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
(Opinion) Is supporting employee wellness worth the cost?
It is likely that individual health is one of the core drivers of our economy and productivity. Seeing the potential value of employers investing in wellness may even seem straightforward. Trickier however, might be finding affordable and appealing ways to do this amid the tight margins and self-reliant cultures of agriculture and natural resources sectors.
C-Suite leaders share priorities at NH Life Sciences forum
Executive leadership from some of New Hampshire’s top life sciences companies gathered March 25 for New Hampshire Life Sciences’ (NHLS) third annual C-Suite Forum.
Littleton company aims for a big bite of the outdoor business
Adventure Ready Brands makes health and safety products at North Country industrial park
Executive Council pauses $773M federal rural health spending
The NH Executive Council paused the approval of $773 million in federal spending contracts for the “GO NORTH” rural health program Wednesday, March 4, putting the brakes on a major initiative of Gov. Kelly Ayotte after councilors said the contracts were rushed and needed more scrutiny.
Health issues are starting earlier in the workforce
Employer health benefits costs are rising faster than inflation and wage growth, putting continued pressure on employer-sponsored plans. According to KFF’s 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, per-employee benefit costs increased 6% in 2025, with another 6.5% increase projected for 2026.
