Soucy seeks to up New Hampshire minimum wage to $10 an hour
Senate president’s proposal would be a flexible ‘starting wage’
Government
Sununu’s inaugural address sets his own business agenda
Meanwhile, a Democratic Legislature prepares to advance policies introduced last session
Appointment of House committee chairs signal shift in legislative agenda
Obamacare, business profits tax likely to be at forefront of Democratic House’s lineup
NH Senate Democratic agenda includes rollback of business tax cuts
Legislative proposals also include minimum wage hike, family and medical leave program
Key House Democrat wants to end BPT rate reductions
But BET rate would still be headed down under her proposal
New Hampshire rep seeks to revive ‘right to repair’ bill
Measure would require manufacturers to share product info with customers, third-party repair shops
NH Executive Council OKs BAE Systems expansion in Manchester
Approval of BFA lease-purchase deal brings deal closer to fruition
Patenaude to step down as deputy secretary of HUD
Praised as ‘key voice on behalf of housing’
HUD awards Manchester $3.7 million for lead paint remediation
Funding will be used in 180 housing units
New Hampshire rep seeks rooms and meals tax on short-term rentals
While Airbnb collects the tax for the state, its rivals don’t
