The House voted 260-55 to send HB 1422, which would establish a two-year moratorium on new landfill permits, to interim study saying it needs additional study.
Environment & Science
Air Resources Council Agrees To Hear Merrimack’s Appeal of Saint-Gobain Permit
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At its first remote meeting on Zoom, the state Air Resources Council voted 5-0 Monday to accept the 100-page appeal, which was filed by the town on March 24.
Business & Economy
The Silence of the Utilities is Deafening
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We interrupt the endless argument about net metering in New Hampshire to bring you an important public service announcement. Energy efficiency is in trouble.
Business & Economy
ATV Advocates and Opponents Testified on Bills at Packed Hearings
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Seven bills were heard on Wednesday dealing with the increased use of All-Terrain Vehicles, including how to accommodate continued growth and environmental concerns.
Business & Economy
Bill Would End Some Property Tax Exemptions for Big Power Plants
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Large power generating plants do not have to pay local property taxes on components that are used for air or water pollution, but one lawmaker wants to change that.
Business & Economy
Committee Backs Bill Setting Maximum PFAS Levels For Drinking Water
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As amended, the bill would set state PFAS maximum contaminant levels at the same levels recommended by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services in 2019.
Business & Economy
House Backs Minimum Wage Hike, Limits Plastics, and Tables OHRV Bill
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“Rather than embracing the successful policies of Republican leadership, Democrats seem content to repeatedly try to undermine New Hampshire’s economic progress by mandating a 100% wage hike for some,” said House Republican Leader Dick Hinch.
Energy
PUC Staff to Eversource: Time for a Haircut
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Eversource wants to increase its annual revenues in New Hampshire by almost $70 million. That amounts to a rate hike of nearly 20 percent.
Business & Economy
NH House Approves Controversial ‘Red Flag’ Bill First Day Back
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The “Red Flag” bill’s prime sponsor Rep. Debra Altschiller, D-Stratham, said since the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee first held a public hearing on the bill last spring, the state’s suicide and homicide rates have grown.
Energy
Climate, Winter Sports, NH’s Economy – Now Go Play
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What they found was not surprising: Cold, snowy winters brought more visitors and generated more economic activity than warm, slushier winters.