New Hampshire Business Review - Dec. 1, 2023

December 1, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Judge: NH school funding is inadequate, unconstitutional

Michael Kitch,

Judge David Ruoff made a decision on ConVal School District and SWEPT cases

Student Loan Debt, Money Trap That Graduated Have To Payback Huge Amount Of Money, Expensive Cost For Education Concept, Depressed Confused New Graduated Student In Birdcage With Graduation Cap.

NH's investment in higher education falls short

Michael Kitch,

NH Fiscal Policy Institute report details that NH trails all other states in public education funding

Supreme Court: Liberty Utilities cannot recover Granite Bridge costs through rate hikes

Hadley Barndollar -New Hampshire Bulletin,

In 2021, the utility sought to recoup $7.5m in development costs from the abandoned project by temporarily increasing rates for customers

Close Up Young Man Hand Press On Calculator To Check And Summary Expense Of Home Loan Mortgage For Refinance Plan , People Lifestyle Concept

In wake of lawsuit, NH Realtor president advises: Be transparent about commissions

Paul Briand,

Missouri lawsuit charges National Association of Realtors conspired to inflate commissions on home sales

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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.