In 2010, the Republicans came up with a clever story for their campaign. They claimed that four years of reckless spending by Democrats resulted in a 25 percent increase in state spending and a huge deficit. Not one part of…
With a seemingly minor slice of the redistricting knife, an important Senate committee has cut the heart of rural representation in the State House and, if this plan holds, will decidedly quiet the voice of rural values and culture in…
As promised, many of us at the State House have been highly focused on passing bills which will improve the climate for job creation, cut red tape and allow for economic expansion.Some of these bills may have missed your radar…
To the editor:Regarding an article in the April 6-19 issue ("$20m grant to fuel study of N.H. economy, quality of life"), $20 million is a lot of money.I wonder what percentage will be devoted to studying forests?It's interesting to note…
By setting a strong example for employees around the significance of health and wellness, Community Bridges has been recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England and NHBR as the latest recipient of the Health Innovator Award, and the first recipient of 2012.
Bienvenue au MississippiIt's nice to have a role model, but sometimes you have to think about the choice you've made.For instance, the state of New Hampshire's insistent attempts to find value in looking up to the state of Missisippi, which…
Q. As marketing manager at Widget Company, Katie's job description includes maintaining a Twitter account and tweets information about the company and its products. She has attracted 8,000 avid followers with her often witty and entertaining tweets. What happens to…
Spring is here, and the weather is as wacky as the economy, the real estate markets and the presidential campaign.Hopefully, spring will bring sunshine, warmth and rising spirits. We have seen a measurable rise in activity and interest. We recently…
We've summarized the Solyndra saga and discussed photovoltaic technology. With its economies at small scale, PV is widely deployed and visible on rooftops everywhere from homes to factories.Developers are working to scale PV technology up to power plant-size applications, but…
Pinterest is a social media network with the stated goal of connecting "everyone in the world through the 'things' they find interesting." It is an online organizational tool, a bulletin board where people "pin" visual representations of their personal interests…
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
