New Hampshire Business Review - July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

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NH reaches $500k Superfund cleanup cost deal; EPA takes legal action over contaminated Wilton site

Bob Sanders,

Georgia Pacific agrees to pay state’s costs in ongoing cleanup; federal agency seeks access to former Abbott Machine site

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'Not a close case'

Paul Cuno-Booth- Granite State News Collaborative,

NH Personnel Appeals Board upholds trooper firing

Sandra Cabrera

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Sununu's three circuit court picks breeze through hearings … and more

Prince And Warhol

Andy Warhol, Prince and the changing scope of ‘fair use’ in copyright law

Ned Sackman, Anna Nilles,

Why creators and businesses should to pay attention to a case in the Supreme Court

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Law in the Marketplace: Business startups and IRAs

John Cunningham,

The basics about IRAs, ESAs and HSAs for entrepreneurs

Investnh Presser

Application period opens next week for $100m NH housing development fund

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

InvestNH program to allocate $50 million directly to developers

Lockers In A Hallway

Application process begins for New Hampshire school security grants

NH Business Review Staff,

Total of $13.3m will be available to public, nonpublic schools

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

NH Business Review Staff,

MVSB opens new branch, Savings Bank of Walpole announces one … and more

Co Op Battery Storage Facility

Amid increases, NH Electric Cooperative’s rates remain lower than other utilities

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

Policymakers debate whether other utilities should adopt the co-op’s energy purchasing model

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With bill signing, New Hampshire convenience stores can offer keno

Bob Sanders,

Governor also OKs cryptocurrency, Medicaid dental benefits legislation

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.