Concord fighting to stem employee outflow
In another move to stem the flow of city employee turnover, Concord city councilors recently approved a package of increased leave and other perks.
Government
The fraught path forward for cannabis legalization
New Hampshire’s cannabis legalization effort has reached a tricky crossroads. A year after Gov. Chris Sununu announced he would support a legalization approach that meets a number of strict conditions, the New Hampshire House has passed a bill.
Legislation round-up: taxes, housing, employment ... and more
The second legislative session in New Hampshire tackles many business-related proposals on the House and Senate floors
Trump’s claims of presidential immunity to be probed at U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday
Justices must consider whether Trump can be tried on criminal charges and if trial can move forward before presidential election
Judge allows DNC’s lawsuit over affidavit ballots to continue over state's objection
Judge Amy Ignatius denied the state’s motion to dismiss the case, ruling that the law 'poses a risk of depriving some qualified voters of their right to vote'
No deal. Laconia buyer misses deadline, state is out $21.5 million
Another bidder remains interested in 220-acre site
State rejects Aurora 10-year carbon credit plan
State aims to retain property as 'economically viable' land for production of timber
Mayors say need is growing for state homelessness prevention funds
Homelessness advocates say state needs 'multipronged approach' to address people in acute crisis
Mason Planning Board prepares 2025 detached ADU amendment
The Mason Planning Board is preparing to bring a zoning ordinance amendment that will permit residents to have a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on their property to next year’s Town Meeting.
Child care in the Granite State: end of one-time funding approaching
Limited access to affordable child care creates significant challenges for New Hampshire’s families, economy, and state efforts to support a robust workforce. While Granite State families requiring child care experienced challenges with availability, affordability and quality of care before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges and highlighted the severity of barriers to child care.
