Opinion

In a sound free-market economy, taxes should be easy to understand and applied in a neutral manner; the code should only be used to raise revenue, not to meddle in the economy. This spring, nearly every Republican in Washington supported…

While political attention is focused on the end of a contentious legislative session and the beginning of a busy election season, a momentous decision is being considered behind closed doors in the Department of Administrative Services.There, Administrative Services and Department…

While the Legislature was dealing with resignations and constitutional amendments, it was easy to lose track of some rather far-reaching legislation that will directly affect school districts across the state. The House and Senate earlier this month agreed to overdue…

Fellow entrepreneurs and CEOs show surprise when they hear tech company Dyn is based in New Hampshire. They say the talent, ideas and investor money are in Silicon Valley, New York or Cambridge. As Dyn's CEO responsible for the long-term…

Elected officials face some big fiscal decisions this year. Should cuts in federal income taxes and Social Security taxes be extended? Should "automatic" spending cuts be allowed to take effect next January? If not, what should take their place?No matter…

New Hampshire was among one of the first states in the nation to pass its own legislation to protect wetlands. Often regarded as wastelands, wetlands are actually very important features of the landscape that provide numerous benefits to people and…

The right to public education has been critical to the success and progress of people with disabilities in New Hampshire.A few decades ago, children with disabilities were often institutionalized and refused access to the public schools. Today they are not…