New Hampshire Business Review - May 7, 2021

May 6, 2021

Jeff Feingold

Unpacking the NH state budget: from tax reductions to red-listed bridges

Ethan Dewitt-New Hampshire Bulletin,

A deeper look at what's in the policy trailer bill

200 prisoners to be transferred to Berlin as part of federal private prison phaseout

NH Business Review Staff,

Facility to receive inmates from Texas as a result of Biden administration decision

A push to reach herd immunity by getting vaccines to the hesitant

Teddy Rosenbluth-Concord Monitor,

New Hampshire places its bet on education to convince the skeptical

Navigating Covid relief: the options for New Hampshire small businesses

Maggie Hassan,

Sen. Hassan explains the federal programs, resources available

New Hampshire bankruptcies rise in April

Bob Sanders,

94 filings recorded as number starts to tick up

New Hampshire prepares for federal funding to boost broadband access

Amanda Gokee-New Hampshire Bulletin,

But is it enough to keep rural towns from getting left behind?

Shaheen legislation targets sexual harassment in STEM workforce

Jeff Feingold,

‘It’s especially pervasive in male-dominated fields like STEM,’ she says

Unemployment claims continue to fall in New Hampshire

Bob Sanders,

Filings drop again as economy continues to show signs of gains

Drinking has spiked as anxiety and depression peak at home

Roberta Baker-The Laconia Daily Sun,

Covid has made life harder for people struggling to control substance misuse

Aerial View Over Manchester New Hampshire Merrimack River

Manchester is first, Concord is second on list of nation’s hottest housing markets

Jeff Feingold,

Realtor.com survey measures ongoing trend of sales activity

More news from NHBR:

NH home prices climb toward $600,000

Inching closer to an unprecedented $600,000 threshold, the median price of a single-family home in New Hampshire reached an historic high of $580,000 in July. After what appeared to be a possible leveling off period at the beginning of the selling season, home prices surged in July to the $580,000 mark, up from $575,000 in June, up from $560,000 in April, and up from $549,700 in July of 2025. That’s a one-year jump of 5.51%.

Stand Alone Exterior Solar Panel System Installation, Renewable Green Energy Generation Concept.

New state law empowers homeowners with ‘balcony’ solar panels

With a new state law set to go into effect with the dawn of a new year in 2027, Granite Staters will be able to install so-called “balcony solar” panels for home use.

Building efficiency through partnerships

Marmon Utility President Ken Woo highlights how the company has been delivering electric infrastructure supports for 75 years

Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security

Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry

Digital Balancing Scale Justice, Fairness In Modern Technology E

The hidden cost of AI: Who will train the next generation?

Artificial intelligence is transforming business at remarkable speed. Most discussions focus on productivity gains, cost savings or the jobs AI may eventually replace. Yet a more significant change is already underway — one that could reshape the future of nearly every profession.