Picture two moments from an ordinary Tuesday: a tense budget meeting where a project you’ve spent months on gets picked apart in real time, and an hour later, your 4-year-old flat on the floor of the cereal aisle mid-tantrum. One feels professional; the other feels undignified.
When people talk about New Hampshire’s economy, they often picture tourism, small to mid-sized businesses, and manufacturing. Increasingly, there’s another category that belongs on that list: the blue economy.
Celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with an entrepreneurial spirit
U.S., Canada demonstrate the value of reliable partnership across the border
HEALTH CARE By: DR. STEVEN ANGELO As more Americans live longer, maintaining brain health is becoming an increasingly important part of overall well-being. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and throughout the year,…
Seacoast Dementia Hub provides community support for at-home caregivers
CPR saves lives. More specifically, early chest compressions after a cardiac arrest can double or even triple the odds of survival by keeping blood flowing to the brain and the heart while awaiting further emergency care.
East Coast offshore wind projects offer a cleaner, more affordable energy solution to meet growing demand
Communities grow. Businesses invest. Families plan their futures. Supporting all of it are essential systems that operate largely out of sight, delivering the reliability we’ve come to expect from modern life.
What ultimately shapes the future will be the people who continue to keep homes, businesses powered
His contributions to New Hampshire will continue to leave a lasting impression on the state
This Mental Health Awareness Month, which we can’t just celebrate; we need to protect Medicaid
NH is getting older, employers need talent; higher ed can help retain, attract more students here
TECHNOLOGY By: Rep. Keith Ammon I recently returned from the D.C. Blockchain Summit, where I had the opportunity to sit on a panel alongside policymakers and industry leaders from across the country. One thing was clear: States are no longer…
Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this: “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” Or this: “America is heading for a recession — and it may be the worst yet.”
The New England Council recently hosted a forum in Boston exploring some of the incredible innovation in our region focused on the early detection of diseases. We heard about some of the remarkable advances in technology that are enabling earlier detection of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s disease.
In medicine, we are trained to diagnose problems at their source. If a patient presents with symptoms, we look beyond the surface to understand the underlying cause. The same principle applies to our health care system — and right now, the diagnosis is clear.
As crypto moves into the mainstream, led by crypto companies and fintech startups seeking to capitalize on this economic moment, there have been numerous calls to forgo existing standards in the name of strengthening innovation in the marketplace.
Community College Month will be recognized across the nation in April. Here in New Hampshire, there is much to celebrate.
Across New Hampshire, the conversation about workforce shortages sounds familiar: We can’t find people.
Today’s consumers don’t just want convenience. They expect it, whether it is speed, digital tools, quick answers, and the ability to do routine tasks from their phones.
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
With the permanent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act this past summer, Opportunity Zones (OZ) are being reset, and with it, an opportunity for New Hampshire to shape what comes next. The question is whether we’re ready and whether municipalities, developers and state leaders are aligned to act.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. New Hampshire Children’s Trust (NHCT), in collaboration with our national partner, Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), uses this month as an opportunity to spread awareness about ways to stop child abuse and neglect before it happens.
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.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
New Hampshire is falling behind in the care of our aging population
POLICY By: Kevin Cavanaugh To be a family who isn’t struggling in today’s economy, a lot has to be going right. You need steady work, an income that stretches far enough, reliable child care — or the flexibility to provide…
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…
The country’s declining pool of health care workers is a threat to the functionality of the U.S. health care system
LABOR By: Edward Timmons According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, New Hampshire has one of the more severe labor market shortages nationally. For every 100 jobs available in the state, there are only 68 available workers to fill them.…
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient
Leadership changes, unmet promises cause for concern at Franklin veteran campus
Those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve housing options that reflect their potential
NH residents deserve transparency surrounding pharmacy benefit managers
What it means for New Hampshire patients and their families
NH’s G0-NORTH program represents a rare alignment of leadership and opportunity
Certified community behavioral health clinics offer a clear, evidence-based path forward for Granite Staters
An education public policy change going through the Legislature should be getting business owners’ attention
Many in New Hampshire’s veteran community are deeply troubled by what has unfolded at the Easterseals Military and Veterans Campus in Franklin
Behind the scenes, two powerful forces are gaming the system for their own gain, using health care not to serve patients, but to extract profit
Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care
Winter in New England can be unforgiving. Throughout the bitter cold mornings, seemingly constant snow and early sunsets, we hear the steady hum of heating systems reminding us they are working overtime to keep our homes warm.
Making deposits at local banks means more money being reinvested in your community
Data illuminates how SNAP benefits are actually being used by consumers
How leaders can use January to set their organization up for a successful year
Three policy decisions from 2025 that will shape life in New Hampshire in 2026 and beyond
New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349
HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.
August 4 was a perfect New Hampshire day. Along Route 3, a tour of the wonderful New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, a peaceful and impressive oasis everyone should experience, was followed by the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase II of the Military and Veterans Campus of Easterseals New Hampshire in Franklin.
Last month, an update of the state’s broadband dashboard shows we have reached 99% access, with less than 5,000 addresses in New Hampshire unserved.
Good news for patients — and a reminder of what’s at stake
Picture two moments from an ordinary Tuesday: a tense budget meeting where a project you’ve spent months on gets picked apart in real time, and an hour later, your 4-year-old flat on the floor of the cereal aisle mid-tantrum. One feels professional; the other feels undignified.
When people talk about New Hampshire’s economy, they often picture tourism, small to mid-sized businesses, and manufacturing. Increasingly, there’s another category that belongs on that list: the blue economy.
Sink, Graham and Alexander underscore the power of serving the greater good
While walking back to my car after a meeting in downtown Manchester in June, I spotted three people suspended by climbing ropes along the east side of the Brady Sullivan Plaza.
