New Hampshire Business Review - April 21, 2023

May 2, 2023

Jeff Feingold

State wins back local jurisdiction in PFAS lawsuit against 3M, other companies

Hadley Barndollar -New Hampshire Bulletin,

Federal judge remands case to Merrimack County Superior Court

Nh Superior Court Justice William Delker

New Hampshire’s justice system addresses implicit bias and DEI

The NH Center for Justice and Equity,

A Prison Project study found that Black people make up about 2% of the NH population, but account for 7% of the prison population; Latinos make up 4% of the population and are 7% of the prison population

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Cloud-based child support system launched in NH, Edwards nominated for judgeship … and more

New initiative addresses NH's lingering in-home caregiver workforce shortage

Jeff Feingold,

The Care Paradox takes aim at underfunded state Choices for Independence program

New England Real Estate Network rebrands as PrimeMLS

Jeff Feingold,

Seven-state multiple listing service aims to pivot in changing industry

Five rental market trends to watch

Rachel Richardson,

The slowdown is now here. What’s next for owners and operators?

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Flag Hill Distillery to expand, CATCH honors key stakeholders … and more

New Hampshire property tax burden is seventh highest in the nation, says report

Paul Briand,

ATTOM study says burden continued to increase from 2021 to 2022

Nurse sues Exeter Hospital over termination for refusal to get flu vaccine

Bob Sanders,

Suit claims religious discrimination and retaliation

Disagreements voiced as bail reform is weighed in two NH Senate bills

Paula Tracy-InDepthNH.org,

Measures aimed at tightening previous laws, but opponents say they aren’t needed

More news from NHBR:

The Bottom Line: Planet Fitness, White Mountains Partners and Albany International

A roundup of news updates from public companies in NH and nationwide

Swings in the global energy market reach NH

Petroleum energy prices are rising globally, and New Hampshire is not immune to this increase. Sharp upward pressures on prices, particularly for crude oil, pose a new challenge to household budgets in the Granite State.

Wilcox Industries eyes 12-story expansion called ‘gem of Newington’

Wilcox Industries, a military and law enforcement tactical equipment developer and manufacturer, is planning a major addition to its headquarters that would house partner businesses in the electrooptics industry.

Take 5: Outdoor recreation sector, fuel prices and remote workers

NH Business Review's biweekly snapshot of business and industry statistics

SBA announces National Small Business Week 2026 award winners

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) earlier this month announced its 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Award winners.

CCSNH receives funding to fill growing workforce demands for energy contractors

The Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) and Lakes Region Community College (LRCC) received approval for a $1.2 million Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) grant from the New Hampshire Executive Council to meet workforce needs for energy contractors.

Surviving ‘The Pitt’

Hit HBO medical drama underscores the impact of stress in the workplace

Q&A with Taylor Community President & CEO Michael Flaherty

Since Michael Flaherty joined Taylor Community as president and CEO more than a decade ago, the Lakes Region continuing care retirement community (CCRC) has grown to three sites, expanding form its Laconia flagship to locations in Wolfeboro and one in Meredith that it acquired from other providers.