Author: Scott Merrill/Business NH

Guest Takes Room Key Card At Check In Desk Of Hotel

Hospitality employers rely on foreign workers to fill workforce gaps

Seasonal, international workers fill the need in state's tourism sector thanks to H-2B and J-1 visa programs

Mapping lead contamination in the Granite State

While there has been progress, young children living in poverty remain at high risk of lead poisoning

New Covid-19 rental assistance program launches in New Hampshire

But solving adequate affordable housing remains a priority for housing advocates

State officials look to clarify eviction issues amid Covid-19 emergency

Tenants must still pay their rent, according to AG’s memo

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Pro-business groups back BEA commissioner continuing

3 of 5 Executive Council members oppose Taylor Caswell’s reappointment

Erin Creegan tapped as interim U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has appointed Erin Creegan to serve as the interim U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire, following the resignation of Jay McCormack earlier this month.

Judge rules NH is not funding an adequate education

Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has once again ruled that the state has shirked its duty to fund an adequate education and this time further held that local school property taxes, which vary in rate from one municipality to another, are themselves unconstitutional.

Inquiries pressure BEA to explain Chinese water company Nashua purchase

Nashua mayor: ‘I don't think people generally understand that this company came to Nashua as part of a state economic development initiative.’

Solar advocates throw shade on $43.5 million grant clawback by Trump

Solar advocates in New Hampshire — backed by the congressional delegation — are denouncing a Trump White House decision to claw back $48.5 million already promised to the state to fund solar energy projects for low-income residents.

Pro-business groups back BEA commissioner's reappointment

As Taylor Caswell’s reappointment as commissioner of the N.H. Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) hangs in the balance, two independent statewide economic-related associations are standing with him and saying he should keep his job. The presidents of the New Hampshire Business & Industry Association (BIA) and Ski New Hampshire offered statements backing Caswell’s reappointment by the Executive Council.