Opinion

A response to ‘Don Quixote’

To the editor: We’re writing in response to a statewide op-ed campaign by Jim Roche, president of the Business and Industry Association, “New Hampshire Needs to Stop Tilting at Windmills.” (Editor’s note: The op-ed appeared in the April 14-27 issue…

Utilities shouldn’t get property tax breaks

I was very surprised to read New Hampshire’s Consumer Advocate recent call to increase property taxes across the Granite State. In all fairness to Mr. Kreis, he did not specifically use those words, but the end result of his recommendation…

Clean tech: NH’s infrastructure solution?

You’ve undoubtedly heard a great deal about infrastructure upgrades as of late. As Governor Sununu and the Legislature consider funding levels for state infrastructure improvements, there is an important item to discuss: What technologies should be considered in these upgrades?…

Finding common ground for our kids

A harsh light is cast these days on what divides us. But Americans fundamentally agree on many things. Perhaps first and foremost: that all of our kids deserve a shot at achieving the American Dream.  Two organizations not known for…