NH rural health care faces challenges despite new grant
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
Author: Rick Green -The Keene Sentinel
Gun manufacturers win limited liability in NH bill
Newington-based Sig Sauer has faced numerous lawsuits over one of its pistols
Citizens Bank plans to close its Keene branch
Citizens Bank plans to shutter its Keene branch on June 18, leaving the bank’s next closest branches in Brattleboro, Henniker and Milford.
Municipal association says cities, towns unfairly blamed for housing problem
Proponents say restrictive municipal zoning policies and anti-development sentiments are driving up the price and driving down the availability of homes
Plans call for 17 new housing units on Keene’s Emerald Street
Former Keene Mayor George Hansel and businessman Jared Goodell are planning to build 17 small apartments on the second floor of the Silk Mill building
City welfare costs skyrocket amid high rents, waning federal aid
Keene’s property taxpayers are footing the bill for skyrocketing welfare costs amid high demand for help, rent hikes and waning federal support
Lawmakers file proposal to repeal ‘divisive-concepts’ law
A federal judge ruled on May 28 that the 2021 statute is unconstitutionally vague and violates free speech guarantees, but the N.H. Attorney General’s Office is appealing
Nonprofit files federal lawsuit against new NH voter ID law
NH Youth Movement filed the suit in U.S. District Court, naming N.H. Secretary of State David Scanlan as the defendant
AG prepares to enforce new law aimed at protecting consumers online privacy
The NH Attorney General’s Office announced Aug. 15 it will hire staff to enforce a law enacted this year that seeks to enhance online privacy protection for consumers.
C&S ups number of stores it would acquire under Kroger-Albertson merger
Keene-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has increased the number of grocery stores it plans to acquire nationwide as part of a proposed merger between The Kroger Co. and Albertson Cos. Inc.
Keene roofing company ordered to pay back wages for visa violations
Contractor ordered to pay over $167k in back wages to 20 foreign workers who didn't receive proper payment for roofing work
Legally required expense records still missing for several current, former NH officials
Reasons current and former legislators offered for the missing records include failure to file, not understanding their legal requirements or forms getting lost in the mail.
House votes down Keene lawmaker’s bid to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution
House voted 193-184 in favor of the proposal, but not majority needed for passage of proposed constitutional amendment
GreenSource Fabrication secures $46.2m federal defense-production grant
A company in Charlestown that manufactures printed circuit boards will receive $46.2 million in federal funds through the U.S. Defense Department, U.S. Sen Jeanne Shaheen announced recently.
Bipartisan support seen for one NH gun safety measure
Republican and Democratic lawmakers may be able to work together to close a loophole in background checks for gun purchases, N.H. Senate President Jeb Bradley said at a news conference Wednesday. House Bill 1711 would authorize the state to report…
Legislation would help NH farmers hit hard by severe weather
Bills proposed in the N.H. Legislature would help farmers recover from millions of dollars in weather-related crop damage incurred this year, and would set aside money for future such problems. State Sen. Donovan Fenton, D-Keene, said Monday the agricultural industry…
Roxbury notches victory before NH Supreme Court
Unanimous NH Supreme Court reversed ruling in case involving plans for a three-lot subdivision along Middletown Road
New state law takes step toward aiding firefighters hit with occupational cancer
Statute eases process for receiving workers’ comp
Sununu vetoes bill targeting interest on overpaid unemployment compensation
If passed, bill would allow state to charge interest to unemployment recipients who intentionally commit fraud
Keene State gets $4.4M contract to help enhance child care statewide
Federally funded program to bolster availability of affordable child care in New Hampshire
New Hampshire lawmakers earmark $40 million to ease state’s housing shortage
Budget contains funds for affordable housing development, municipal infrastructure aid
Bill seeks to close sales loophole for pot-related substance
House Bill 611 aimed at prohibiting sales of Delta-8 products in stores
New Hampshire Paid Family and Medical Leave program signs up 149 employers
‘A lot of businesses are taking a wait-and-see attitude’
No teaching credentials have been lost yet under NH’s ‘divisive-concepts’ law
Only one complaint has been filed in nearly two years of statute
New Hampshire House committee holds first hearing on marijuana legalization bill
Sununu predicts bipartisan measure won't reach his desk
Cryptocurrency trial put spotlight on internet schemes, U.S. attorney says
Keene resident’s conviction shows s ’culture of scamming’ is a ‘pervasive society problem’
Attorneys present closing arguments in Freeman’s federal cryptocurrency trial
Prosecutors allege defendant laundered money for scam artists who conned people online into sending thousands of dollars
Executive Council OKs new round of broadband funding
$65M in federal funds slated to improve the state’s broadband infrastructure
Emergency rental assistance program has helped thousands of Granite Staters
With funding set to expire in 2025, demand for help is on the rise
GOP-backed voting law lands in the laps of courts, clerks
‘We’ll have to make the best of it,’ says one clerk
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Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for housing
Gov. Kelly Ayotte suggests leasing surplus state land for residential development to help curb New Hampshire's housing shortage and attract more workers to the state.
NH economist lowers forecast for 2026
A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.
(Opinion) Sen. Hassan’s plan would put more money in the pockets of working families
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…
Christopher Ellms Jr. confirmed to chair PUC
Christopher Ellms Jr. received a 4-1 vote from the executive council on Wednesday, March 4, to become the next chair of the state’s Public Utilities Commission.
In 2032, Social Security money runs dry
If nothing changes between now and then, the trust fund that finances Social Security payments will run out, triggering a 7% decline in monthly payments in 2032 and dwindling further to 28% from 2033 through 2036.
Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
State revenue got a helpful one-time shot in the arm. Now what?
Analysts fear that once it’s gone for the remainder of the fiscal year, overall revenue will lag unless other accounts, which have been underperforming to date, pick up the pace
State of the City: Mayor urges focus on long term
Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais delivered his State of the City on Tuesday, Feb. 10, framing a path to the city’s future through the lens of history. His speech, at times rapid-fire and metrics-driven and at others raised to the passionate, oratorial tone of a secular civic sermon, addressed a standing-room-only crowd of business and civic leaders at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College.
Lower interest rates pushed by White House likely won’t help NH home prices
The issue here in New Hampshire remains as it has been for many months: lack of supply that forces the hand of higher prices
