New Hampshire Business Review - Feb. 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

Amanda Andrews

NHBR About Town: Week of February 27, 2026

Emily Reily,

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of February 27, 2026

Amanda Andrews,

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

Trial begins over NH proof-of-citizenship voter law

Todd Bookman-NH Public Radio,

A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.

Understanding the H-1B visa

Andrea Hellrigel,

What employers should know for the upcoming cap season

$2.75M record settlement with Disney and California DOJ

Katarina Overberg,

On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.

How banks help businesses manage cash flow

Marilyn Charbonneau,

Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.

The next evolution of workplace well-being

Maureen Gillan-Myer,

For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.

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New Hampshire employment law in 2026

Peg O'Brien,

What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim

(Opinion) Ski NH studies weather, workforce with UNH

Opinion,

Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient

(Opinion) Disappointed in Easterseals’ leadership of Veterans Campus

Opinion,

Leadership changes, unmet promises cause for concern at Franklin veteran campus

More news from NHBR:

Federal and state housing legislation wrestle with affordability crisis

As Granite Staters eye ever-increasing purchase prices for a single-family home, state and federal policy makers wrestle with solutions that create more housing supply. Among them is bipartisan federal legislation on housing that is being held hostage by President Donald Trump’s fixation on a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship with such documents as U.S. passports or birth certificates.

Wooden Hammer Judge Against The Background Of Dollars

Manchester and Nashua: Best bang for the buck in NH

Two New Hampshire cities are among the 10 best-run cities in the country, according to a WalletHub analysis of U.S. communities where residents get the most bang for their taxes. Manchester was rated No. 3, while Nashua was close behind at No. 5., based on a “Quality of Services” score that WalletHub developed using 36 metrics across six key service areas — financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.