Jobs report data shows ‘mixed picture’
According to a February report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate has increased to 3.9% nationwide, and the number of unemployed people increased by 334,000 to 6.5 million.
Government
In first New Hampshire visit in two years, Biden talks cutting health care costs
President Joe Biden paid New Hampshire his first visit in nearly two years on March 11, using a brief speech at the Goffstown YMCA to promote his $7.3 trillion proposed federal budget and criticize Republicans as obstructionists.
Belknap County attorney confirmed as Superior Court judge
Andrew Livernois, Belknap County Attorney since 2017, will soon be sworn in as Superior Court judge. The Executive Council voted on March 13 to confirm Livernois’ nomination.
Years-long waits for vouchers worsen the pain of New Hampshire’s housing crisis
Given based on income, housing voucher waitlists have grown to over several years, made worse by lack of housing and landlord refusal
School funding litigation heads to Supreme Court; attorneys push for two justices' recusal
Judges' impartiality 'reasonably questioned' as litigation moves forward surrounding SWEPT allocations, adequate education funding
U.S. House votes to ban TikTok unless it is sold by China-controlled parent
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the measure if Senate approves it
NH lawmakers vote on changes to bail reform, marriage age and other issues
Halfway through legislative session sees major issues being addressed in the state's Legislature
As lawmakers eye statewide housing solutions, local control remains a barrier
Legislation makes way for 'mixed-use' housing, allowing developers to increase number of housing units by opening new areas
A guide to New Hampshire’s new data privacy rights
Senate Bill 255 goes into effect January 2025, giving residents greater controls over how their data is used by businesses
NH DOT awards $2.8 million in phase one of electric vehicle charging funds
The state’s Department of Transportation has conditionally awarded $2.8 million toward electric vehicle charging infrastructure in North Woodstock, Tilton, Rochester and Sanbornville as part of phase one of the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program.
