New Hampshire Business Review - Sept. 9, 2022

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

NH Business Review Staff,

NH Housing, Preservation Alliance announce board appointments … and more

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Ex-Lonza employee seeks damages, charging sexual and racial discrimination

Bob Sanders,

Move comes after Human Rights Commission faults company's ‘overcall culture and standard of behavior’

Brian Sands

Climate change is prompting some NH schools to rethink air conditioning

Sarah Gibson-NH Public Radio,

Covid assistance helps districts cope with more hot, humid days

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State attorneys general unite against robocalls

Elaine S. Povich-Stateline,

New task force set up to focus on robocalls that originate overseas

Defense Lawyers

Amid shortage of defense lawyers, state court changes provide 'temporary relief'

Ryan Spencer -The Keene Sentinel,

NH Judicial Council sees ‘critical need for defense attorneys’

Supreme Court Guardian Of Law

Shaheen, Kuster, Pappas join amicus brief in high court nondiscrimination case

Jeff Feingold,

137 members of Congress oppose potentially weakening of Colorado law by U.S. Supreme Court

Renny Cushing

Disabled House Dems ask U.S. Supreme Court to review ruling on remote options

Nancy West-InDepthNH.org,

Amended complaint seeks guidance on extent of legislative immunity

Debra A Paul

Legal Briefs: News From Around NH

Jeff Feingold,

Shaheen & Gordon to move Nashua office downtown … and more

Affordable Housing Constrruction

It’s getting down to the wire for InvestNH affordable housing applications

Bob Sanders,

Developers face Sept. 2 deadline for state’s federally funded program

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16-building Manchester apartment complex sells for $164.6 million

Jeff Feingold,

Deal called largest multifamily transaction in New Hampshire history

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.