When a state spends more than it receives in revenue, legislators can reduce spending or increase revenue. Most people in New Hampshire oppose higher taxes and believe, as I do, that Concord must balance its budget by reducing its spending,…
I have been a member of the New Hampshire House for nearly 20 years. I have cast literally thousands of votes on issues large and small during that time. They share one common bond. Whether I voted yes or no,…
In a democracy, we expect our Legislature to operate based on democratic principles. The right to free speech dictates that there should be spirited debate where every viewpoint has a chance to be heard. After full debate, decisions should be…
Both the state Senate and House acted in the last weeks on “reasonable compensation“ — the issue that has reared its head in the wake of the ongoing debate over taxing LLC distributions — but it’s unclear what, if anything,…
Blogs and social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and LinkedIn are tools used for personal and professional networking, sometimes at the urging of employers. Since technology is frequently ahead of the law, the law as it relates to…
Q.The president of XYZ Corp., a company with about 500 employees at locations throughout the state, is considering issuing smartphones to all employees to help them stay in touch with each other and with customers both at work and while…
Here he comes to save the dayIt's not the first time it's been pointed out that when the going gets tough, Governor Lynch gets going. Of course, the "going" has to involve a natural disaster, but you get the point.Nevertheless,…
It’s not at all unusual to see written or hear oral descriptions from job-seekers giving their pitch for why they should be hired with phrases like, “with over 30 years experience in ...”, “... over two decades of dedicated service…
The phrase, “Just say no,” was worth a try for drug prevention, but doesn’t work as a philosophy to follow when it comes to living a good life and succeeding in business. And although in today's busy and hectic world…
I recently watched an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” a popular program on the Food Network in which the show’s host travels across the United States looking for “undiscovered” eating treasures. In all instances, the restaurant’s owner offers surprisingly…
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
