Years ago, Air Force Lt. Jeffrey Meinholtz, who had been kicked out of the service solely because he was gay, appeared one morning on the “Today” show. Host Katie Couric asked him point blank, “Lieutenant, when did you realize you were gay?” Smiling, he replied, “When did you realize you were heterosexual?” I have never forgotten that moment.
The ongoing health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is well documented, as are its many impacts on the overall system and access to care. It is also emerging as a serious cost driver. These upward pressures on health care costs are seen in several areas, including wage inflation, ability of providers to operate efficiently and costs of delayed care.
Now that the 2024 New Hampshire Primary is in the rear-view mirror, what can be said of it?
With winter upon us, the challenges associated with homelessness become exacerbated and life threatening for many. Cold, wet weather presents a next-level problem for many who have few options for housing, including an increasing number of young people.
How do we effectively and affordably build out the electric grid to handle the impending tidal wave of electrification?
The latest version of Captain Chris Pike is a true optimist. Even facing a terrible fate, he is able to stay strong.
The Granite State finds itself at a crossroads with the introduction of HB 1283, new legislation that seeks to legalize physician-assisted suicide.
Legislators recognize that the state needs more affordable housing to have a healthy economy.
Late 2023 saw some significant losses to the state, with the passing of many prominent people who contributed greatly to the progress and fabric of New Hampshire. Three of them are worthy of note here.
Contoocook Valley School District v. New Hampshire shows need for quality education in NH public schools. -By Bill Ardinger
Workforce, housing, child care continue to top NH’s list of needs
The recent passing of my business partner, Mark Fenske on Nov. 3, followed not long after by the planned closing of CJ’s Great West Grill on Dec. 23, marks such a poignant moment for me and the employees of Great NH Restaurants. -By Tom Boucher
With the New Year just behind us, many are considering what will be on their list of resolutions, and mental health should be top of mind. - By Rhonda L. Randall
Forest stewards, Aurora Sustainable Lands, vow to honor the ‘spirit of the conservation easement’ -By Shawn Hagan
With all our parental responsibilities, both financial and nurturing, sometimes overlooked is the role we parents have to prepare our children to be financially independent young adults... -By Daniel Cohen
This is the first column of 2024 and the last one before New Hampshire voters vote in the New Hampshire Primary
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