New Hampshire Business Review - January 28, 2022

January 26, 2022

Two bills target Sununu’s authority over former Laconia State School property

Annmarie Timmins-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Measures seek to revoke, curb governor’s control of sale

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New Hampshire closes 2021 with big jump in median single-family home price

Bob Sanders,

But number of homes actually selling plummeted again

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

NH Business Review Staff,

Horizons Engineering acquires Ossipee company … and more

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Heather McGrail named interim leader of Greater Manchester Chamber

Jeff Feingold,

Current vice president will take reins at end of January

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Legislative preview: What’s coming up this week for New Hampshire lawmakers

Bob Sanders,

Energy, environment and housing bills are up for hearings

Csx Ceo Jim Foote

CSX CEO keeps hope for passenger rail in New Hampshire alive

Michael Kitch,

Tells hearing company will ‘consider the introduction of passenger service’ after Pan Am acquisition

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What would it look like if New Hampshire actually seceded from the U.S.?

Anna Brown-Citizens Count,

It’s an unlikely occurrence, but a proposed constitutional amendment wants to do just that

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New Hampshire Covid-19 numbers again hit all-time highs

Johnny Bassett-Granite State News Collaborative,

Cases surge across the state as Omicron takes hold

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Mind the gap: Educational experiences for students vary widely among NH students

Meg McIntyre-Granite State News Collaborative,

Access to adequate resources, funding varies unequal from town to town

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NH House bill would mandate E-verify use by employers in hiring process

Gabriela Lozada-NH Public Radio,

Sponsor sees measure as a way to ‘stop illegal immigration in New Hampshire’

More news from NHBR:

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Where does home affordability go from here?

Index of affordability in New Hampshire tied for poorest showing in 2025

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(Opinion) Only trained surgeons should perform eye surgery

New Hampshire should insist that its citizens receive surgery from properly trained surgeons by asking legislators to reject HB 349

Jesse Lore

Cutting pennies from businesses while gutting NH’s future is bad policy

HB 155 would cut the Business Enterprise Tax by 0.05%. On paper, that sounds “pro-business.” In reality, it’s a distraction that saves most businesses pennies while pulling an estimated $23 million out of an already strained state budget, says small business owner Jesse Lore.

Tough times ahead for many NH families

As 2025 comes to an end, many Granite Staters are feeling the same things. Groceries cost more. Housing costs and property taxes are up. Health care is harder to afford and access.

Reber Utley

The keys to collaboration

How to build a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem

William Fleming

Understanding the new tax legislation

Achieving financial independence — that is, living comfortably while knowing your money will last — is a goal shared by many.

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Real estate tax considerations in New Hampshire

Real estate transactions in New Hampshire invariably carry tax consequences. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or advisor, thoughtful tax planning is critical to preserving value and avoiding costly missteps.

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NH needs a workforce farm system

Since 2020, our research team at the University of New Hampshire — the New Hampshire Youth Retention Initiative (YRI) — has been studying how young people view the Granite State as a place to live, learn and work.

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Addressing health care affordability in New Hampshire

The people of New Hampshire are facing unprecedented economic challenges — no one has been spared from rising grocery bills, increased rent and utility costs, and even higher car insurance premiums.