Opinion

FRM questions still linger

Did you notice the attorney general's report regarding Financial Resources Mortgage Inc. treaded lightly on the office's culpability concerning FRM as well as that of the state Banking Department?Only when legislative hearings clearly identified a significant failure by the AG's…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 27, 2010

We told you so, Arizona

We recently wrote an op-ed contending that Arizona's immigration law SB 1070 was unconstitutional ("Arizona v. all of us," July 16-29 NHBR). Well, shortly following, the federal court in Arizona agreed.U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton put on hold the most…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 27, 2010

Our freedoms are at stake in GOP Senate race

A recent cover of Newsweek featured a heavily armed, helmeted officer with the caption, "Police State: America's New Way of Life." New Hampshire's motto, "Live Free Or Die," stands in obvious stark opposition to such a dangerous, chillingly un-American trend.…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 27, 2010

Transparency and accountability

To the editor: For the first time in recent memory, the Executive Council has been the top story in many media outlets.Much of that attention has been concerning the proposed removal of Liquor Commission Chairman Mark Bodi and Banking Commissioner…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 27, 2010

‘Main Street Fairness Act’ is unfair to N.H.

In the first week of July, U.S. Rep. William Delahunt, D-Massachusetts, introduced yet again legislation in Congress known as the “Main Street Fairness Act” (H.R. 5660), related to the “Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement (SSTA)”. This effort has been tried and…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

Extending bonus depreciation makes economic sense

In an effort to stimulate the economy by encouraging business purchasing in 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act extended the capital investment incentives passed as part of the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act.Specifically, ARRA temporarily extended, through the end of…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

‘We do not take NHMS for granted’

The following is a letter written by Jeff Pelletier, general manager of the Holiday Inn in Concord, and signed by 46 other New Hampshire businesspeople, urging Bruton Smith, owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway, to keep both NASCAR races at…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

‘Outrageous’ decision to shut WBC

To the editor:“Women’s Business Center Closes”: The press release states the following: “The need for a women-focused business organization is waning,” said Board Chair Julie Vogt, “which tells us our mission is satisfied. The business women of tomorrow will work…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

There was at least one United Way layoff

To the editor:I read with interest the article published in the July 30-Aug. 12 NHBR entitled, “Four N.H. United Ways Complete Merger,” particularly the claim from Granite United Way spokesperson Shannon Sullivan that “staff will remain in place.” This is…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

‘Misinformed’ article on new law

To the editor:I am writing to suggest your article, “Wage differential,” that appeared in the July 30-Aug. 12 edition of NHBR page 6 is misinformed.In the last paragraph, you state that “under House Bill 1168, an employer won’t be able…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

Centralized education the wrong approach

To the editor:The New Hampshire Department of Education under Governor Lynch recently announced that the New Hampshire Board of Education voted to adopt the Common Core Standards in math and English. As the United States moves towards a more centralized…

NH Business Review Staff,

August 13, 2010

New rules would protect the JUA

Today, it is rare to hear about government programs that truly work to benefit the public. But such programs exist, and one of these is the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association.In 1975, facing growing concerns over the availability…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 30, 2010

Stealing money from the JUA: The saga continues

The Insurance Department recently held a public hearing on proposed new rules for the New Hampshire Medical Malpractice Joint Underwriting Association, known as the JUA.These new rules, if ultimately approved by a joint legislative committee, would permit the commissioner of…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 30, 2010

H-1B basics: hiring foreign nationals

If your company is recruiting professional employees and you are considering employing a foreign national, H-1B visas are available this fiscal year to hire those employees.The H-1B visa allows professional people working in specialty occupations to work for businesses in…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 30, 2010

Anonymous BrandPartners allegations unsupported

To the editor:On July 16, 2010, the New Hampshire Business Review, under the byline of Bob Sanders, published an article critical of certain business practices of BrandPartners and suggesting improprieties of certain board members. The allegations of disgruntled former employees,…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 30, 2010

Clarification

In an article published in the July 16-29 issue of NHBR, “State was warned well before BrandPartners demise,” there was no intent to assert or imply that any official, including board chairman Anthony Cataldo, was involved in racketeering or criminal…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 30, 2010

It’s time to leave Afghanistan

When President Obama was agonizing over his decision over the future of our efforts in Afghanistan last December, I found myself speaking with a former Green Beret and Vietnam veteran. We agreed that Afghanistan was becoming eerily reminiscent of our…

NH Business Review Staff,

July 16, 2010