New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 21, 2022

October 20, 2022

Nhbr: Education Lawsuit

In school-funding challenge, plaintiffs seek to impose injunction on state property tax

Michael Kitch,

They ask court to end ‘unconstitutional public education funding scheme’

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NH legislative panel sets its sights on encouraging biomass use

Bob Sanders,

House Science, Technology and Energy Committee endorses removing ‘thermal energy’ from renewable portfolio standards

Ground Level View Of High Voltage Pylons

Transmission capacity is key to meeting Inflation Reduction Act’s climate goals

Viggo C. Fish,

But region’s history of stymieing new projects is a potential roadblock

School Funding

Grafton County Superior Court sets date for latest education-funding suit

Garry Rayno-InDepthNH.org,

Trial over constitutionality of property tax for schools is scheduled for August 2023

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Ex-New Hampshire real estate broker sued over alleged embezzlement

Bob Sanders,

Former partner in Meredith firm alleges illegal transfer of funds

Dick Samuels

From avid skier to ‘Super Lawyer’

Rick Fabrizio,

McLane Middleton’s Dick Samuels to receive BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Mike Skelton

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

McLane Middleton adds two associates … and more

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A landlord’s eye view of the real estate market and tenant relationships

Pat Grossmith -Manchester Ink Link,

Owners of smaller apartment buildings offer their perspectives on the current state of the industry

Ware Group Team

New Hampshire Realtor of Year urges focus on affordable, workforce housing

Paul Briand,

Chris Ware of Bedford sees addressing issue as a ‘way to give back’

Keene State College Campus

Antioch University announces plans to move to downtown Keene

Ryan Spencer -The Keene Sentinel,

Graduate school's new facility will abut Keene State College campus

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

Nhopinions

(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.