A bill to temporarily limit increased compensation for hospital executives after a major layoff in areas like Coos County, which is an economically distressed area, was tabled at the call of state Sen. Sue Prentiss, D-Lebanon on Thursday.
Business & Economy
NH Senate President Sharon Carson Recognized as Top 50 Women Shaping Policy Recipient
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“The Hill’s recognition is a tremendous honor, and I’m grateful to be included among so many dedicated women who are working every day to shape policy and move our communities forward,” said Senator Carson.
Business & Economy
Bathrooms Should Be Divided by Biological Sex, NH House Votes
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The House once again decided to wade into the transgender bathroom debate passing two bills very similar to ones vetoed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte this and last year.
Business & Economy
NH Senate Advances GOP Measures and Kills Democrat Bills, Tables Cannabis
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The Senate sent to the House another “bathroom” bill, tax credits for businesses to develop child care centers, and blocked a Democratic “shield law” to protect New Hampshire doctors among other measures Thursday.
Business & Economy
NH Senate Votes To Hike Turnpike Tolls for Out-of-State Vehicles
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While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte has said she opposes increasing highway toll rates across the state, the Senate voted Thursday to increase rates for out-of-state license plate holders.
Business & Economy
Amnesty and Lottery Save the Month for February Revenues
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Tax amnesty and lottery earnings are not thought of as predictable revenue sources.
Without the two sources of revenue returning far more money than anticipated, the state would be under water in revenues for February.
Arts and Entertainment
Ellms Approved As PUC Chair, Council Tables GO-NORTH Contracts
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The state’s Executive Council approved a new chair to the Public Utilities Commission and tabled almost $700 million in contracts for a new rural health initiative at its meeting Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Prohibiting Purchase of Candy, Soda with SNAP Benefits Supported
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The House Health, Human Services, and Elderly Affairs Committee voted Wednesday to recommend passing House Bill 1773 with an amendment, prohibiting the purchase of candy or sweetened drinks with SNAP benefits, also known as the food stamp program.
Business & Economy
More Oversight on NH Coalition Against Domestic, Sexual Violence Backed By Committee
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The Executive Departments and Administration Committee voted to recommend passing House Bill 1675 with an amendment expanding oversight of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Business & Economy
Plan Seeking NH Income Tax To Fund Schools, Lower Property Taxes Spawns ‘Death Threat’
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Shortly after Andru Volinsky announced the plan Tuesday, the Libertarian Party NH posted on X, formerly Twitter, “Governor candidate Andru Volinsky is threatening the forced conscription of millions of hours of labor. Under libertarian ethical theory, it is perfectly permissible to kill him. (not an encouragement to do so, as we wish to follow the X TOS).”