Author: Opinion

His contributions to New Hampshire will continue to leave a lasting impression on the state

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.”

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.

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.

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

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.…

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

Data illuminates how SNAP benefits are actually being used by consumers

Three policy decisions from 2025 that will shape life in New Hampshire in 2026 and beyond

The State Department and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) have stopped processing visas for Afghans and slowed or halted issuing “green cards” to refugees, the documents granting refugees permanent resident status in the United States and the ability to seek employment.

The ever-increasing number of U.S. state privacy laws

Giving homeowners a choice in energy cost savings for their manufactured home

The best development work happens not in boardrooms, but in communities

By MICHELE SHEPPARD In 2026, the YMCA of the USA celebrates 175 years as a community organization serving millions of people across the country. In New Hampshire, we have been part of the infrastructure of social services and health and wellness…

Real healing for YDC victims could be helped by telling them we’re sorry

Our veterans deserve a healthy smile