NHBR About Town: Week of February 27, 2026
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
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“It does show that people take elections seriously, and they want to win. In a warped way, that’s a positive thing, I suppose.” – University of New Hampshire pollster Andy Smith finds the glass half full when it comes to the apparently fraudulent letter sent targeting gubernatorial candidate John Lynch a week before the primary.
“If she was hit by a car, she wouldn’t be joking about it. Here, she broke her arm, but she could be dead.” – Sen. Frank Sapareto, sponsor of a bill that would bar criminal charges against bicyclists who are riding under the influence, dismisses an incident involving New Hampshire radio talk show host Arnie Arnesen, who broke her arm when she was struck by a drunken bicyclist while crossing a New York City street.
“For the kind of job I do, as long as my mouth is working, then I’m all set.” – Arnie Arnesen, thankful that her injury was limited to her left arm.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
A federal judge heard opening arguments Monday, February 9, in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 state law that requires first-time voters in New Hampshire to show proof of U.S. citizenship when they register.
What employers should know for the upcoming cap season
On February 11, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest enforcement settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), resolving claims that The Walt Disney Company failed to adequately honor consumers’ opt-out rights — a core tenet of modern privacy law.
Our post-pandemic business environment has brought about myriad challenges that make cash flow forecasting much more difficult than it was five years ago. Many businesses are navigating supply chain challenges, volatile demand and lingering inflation — all key indicators of future cash flow.
For a long time, workplace wellness was viewed through a fairly narrow lens: reminders to schedule an annual physical, a blood pressure screening, maybe a gym reimbursement. Those efforts still matter. But “wellness” has expanded, because the way we work and live has changed.
What employers are getting wrong, and how to fix it before it becomes a claim
Collaboration can ensure the Granite State’s ski industry remains vibrant and resilient