Claims of widespread voter fraud in New Hampshire lack any specific examples
Despite charges by several Republicans, no concrete instances exist
Author: Rick Green-Granite State News Collaborative
Adverse Reaction: Why do some NH healthcare workers oppose the Covid-19 vaccine?
Even with potential of losing their jobs, they loudly object to requirements
Tackling vaccine hesitancy through art, not shame
Manchester project aims ‘to encourage people to get the vaccine and mitigate misinformation’
Worker shortage rocks New Hampshire childcare industry amid record demand
As more parents return to the workplace, waiting lists grow
No state mandate, but some mask directives remain across New Hampshire
Businesses, municipalities continue to require them, but not all do
Cases increase, new variant emerges as Covid vaccine rollout moves ahead in NH
State health officials urge people to follow health precautions even after they’re vaccinated
Some NH businesses see extended jobless benefits as fueling labor shortage
Effort to raise minimum wage also stokes concerns
Online gambling: a concern during the pandemic
Calls to New Hampshire helplines for compulsive gamblers increased about 25% during 2020
Professionals of color describe a positive reception in New Hampshire
In virtual meeting, three entrepreneurs say they’ve felt welcomed by their communities
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Turn of the leaf
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.
