New Hampshire Business Review - Aug. 16, 2019

August 16, 2019

Q&A with Transportation Commissioner Victoria Sheehan

Jack Kenny,

‘Our economy relies on our transportation system,’ says Victoria Sheehan, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation.

Badger challenges employees to eat sustainably

NH Business Review Staff,

Committee spearheads several initiatives at Gilsum manufacturer

Assessing the MacDonald nomination fallout

Brad Cook,

While there were legitimate concerns about the nominee, opponents’ criticism was suspect

More taxes for rich corporations?

Ron Bourque,

The problem is that we’re the ones footing their tax bill

How long will NH continue to have fossil fuel generators?

Bob Sanders,

Granite Shore Power receives ISO-NE payments simply for keeping power plants available

Lawmakers studying bills for their next session

Anna Brown,

Committees, other panels taking second look at range of issues

New NAFTA wins NH businesses’ support

Liisa Rajala,

Executives see stability, opportunity in USMCA

Connection reports a strong 2Q

Bob Sanders,

$741 million in sales produce record net income

Lewis: Governor put the gun lobby ahead of New Hampshire seniors

Michael S. Lewis,

HB 696 contained much-needed protection against elder abuse and exploitation

UNH, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard team up in research partnership

NH Business Review Staff,

University also wins $107m NASA contract

More news from NHBR:

ADUs, manufactured homes can help with NH housing crisis

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.

Manchester to end up on the Monopoly board

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.

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The Latest: Week of March 27, 2026

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The New England energy market

Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

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.

(Opinion) Novus Public Affairs’ 30-year anniversary: Paul Young’s meaningful mark on NH

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.

(Opinion) A legacy of impact: the McCourts’ gift to Great Bay Community College students

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.