New Hampshire Business Review - Jan. 30, 2026

January 30, 2026

Amanda Andrews

NHBR About Town: Week of January 30, 2026

Emily Reily,

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of January 30, 2026

Amanda Andrews,

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

Officials concerned about Medicaid law conflicts

William Skipworth, NH Bulletin,

Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

AMR releases year-end opioid overdose stats for Nashua & Manchester

Christopher Stawasz, AMR (Manchester Ink Link, Nashua Ink Link),

American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.

Foam recycling trial run planned for Dublin

Tyler Dion, Monadnock Ledger-Transcript,

Dublin is considering whether to join 27 other New Hampshire towns in a statewide Styrofoam recycling program and will host a trial foam collection event on Saturday, Jan. 31, with a snow date of Feb. 7.

Coalition addresses increase in electricity rate

Mya Blanchard/Nashua Ink Link,

Following news of Nashua Community Power’s increased electricity rate for the next rate period, Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) gave a presentation to the Board of Aldermen (BOA) during a special meeting to discuss the rate change and give an overview of Nashua Community Power.

Judge dismisses Hampton lawsuit over property taxes

Max Sullivan/Portsmouth Herald,

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by more than 70 Hampton taxpayers who argued the town’s 2024 revaluation — which led to increased tax bills — was conducted unfairly and unlawfully.

(Opinion) Drive more value through consumer-friendly benefits

Opinion,

Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care

(Opinion) Winter heating costs and navigating affordability

Opinion,

Winter in New England can be unforgiving. Throughout the bitter cold mornings, seemingly constant snow and early sunsets, we hear the steady hum of heating systems reminding us they are working overtime to keep our homes warm.