Initial New Hampshire jobless claims fall below 1,000 for first time in a year
939 filings are more than half the number a week before
Government
NH House budget writers seek to slow pace of USNH-CCSNH merger
Measure would create commission to study consolidation first
NH House committee hears debate over continuing takeout wine and beer sales
Bill would extend allow alcohol sales by restaurants after governor’s order ends
U.S. Labor Department orders Hampstead contractor to pay $87k in back wages
$19,000 fine also imposed for failing to pay required overtime
Paycheck Protection Program extension expected, Shaheen says
U.S. Senate expected to vote on new May 31 deadline soon
Should private hunting preserves pay more taxes if they keep invasive species?
NH House bill targets current use standing of Corbin Park, similar areas
Pace of proposed USNH-CCSNH merger questioned
With few details so far, ‘there are a lot of nervous people’
Massachusetts, Vermont challenge Pan Am Railways deal
Fears of effects on commuter service, freight competition cited
Should there be limits on facial recognition technology in New Hampshire?
House bill seeks to require a search warrant before use by law enforcement
Latest Paycheck Protection Program round ends March 31
Smaller businesses targeted in ‘more focused’ program
