New Hampshire Business Review - June 16, 2023

June 16, 2023

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New state study depicts a healthy biomanufacturing industry in NH

Jeff Feingold,

Newly formed NH Life Sciences association to help nourish growing industry

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A look at the details in dueling House and Senate education-funding plans

Michael Kitch,

There are some similarities, but plenty of differences

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After U.S. Supreme Court ruling, internet companies still enjoy broad immunity

Jeremy Walker,

Justices take a pass on clarifying the scope of Communications Decency Act’s liability shield

Jane Young

New federal prosecutors to focus on civil rights, domestic terrorism in NH

Olivia Richardson -NH Public Radio,

‘There are a number of communities that told us that they had genuine concerns and fears for their safety’

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Should New Hampshire mandate solid playground paths for wheelchairs?

Anna Brown-Citizens Count,

HB 467 seeks to address accessibility concerns

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DOVE Project coordinator to retire after 23 years of helping abuse victims

Tom Jarvis-NH Bar News,

Pam Dodge has aided victims as ‘a leader in the state’s domestic violence prevention network’

Hesham Youssef

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

NHLA receives $738k IOLTA grant … and more

Kat Mcghee

McGhee: How does looking the other way lower your electric bill?

Kat McGhee,

HB 281 poses a threat to efforts to rein in energy costs for consumers

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Interest is reignited in passenger rail proposal through New Hampshire

Barbara Tetreault -The Berlin Sun,

Montreal-to-Boston night train plan includes three stops in state

Franklin Trestle

Bond to aid whitewater park raises concerns among Franklin taxpayers

Michaela Towfighi-Concord Monitor,

The park is part of a plan to revitalize the city. Now residents are being asked to pay for it.

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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.