Business & Economy
NH Senate Votes To Take Financial Restrictions Away from EFAs
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The state Senate passed a bill that would eliminate income thresholds to access the state’s Education Freedom Accounts Thursday on a partisan vote of 16-8.
Business & Economy
Committee Members Chided to Listen to the People on the Budget
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Like many other people testifying during the public hearing she called on lawmakers to live up to its constitutional obligation and fully fund an adequate education for every child in the state and not Education Freedom Accounts or its expansion.
Business & Economy
Library Wars: Goffstown Fights Lead to State House Bills
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Should the fact of whether or not a patron has a library card and active membership in a city’s or town’s public library be private or public information, and should people be punished for releasing it?
Business & Economy
NHFPI Releases Analysis Of Governor’s State Budget Proposal
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As the House Finance Committee holds its first public hearing on the State Budget, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) is releasing a detailed, data-driven analysis of the Governor’s State Budget Proposal for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.
Business & Economy
Governor, Law Enforcement and Mayors Urge Bail Reform Passage
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Flanked by close to 100 law enforcement officials and a bipartisan group of elected officials from across the state, Gov. Kelly Ayotte called for the House to pass a bail reform bill Thursday to make New Hampshire a safer place.
Business & Economy
Lottery Commissioner Sees Increased Revenue from Border Casinos Opening, Expanding
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It’s a good bet there will be changes and possibly new revenues coming from and to charity casinos after a gangbuster report of the opening of The Nash casino this past week by the state lottery commissioner.
Business & Economy
Town Meeting Time: Taxes, housing and ambulance costs
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During the next few weeks, citizens throughout the state will begin heading to the polls, town halls and schools to make decisions about how their community will be organized and operate over the next year.
Business & Economy
Power Struggle: Utility Agencies Clash Over Jurisdiction
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A simmering fight between the state Department of Energy and the Public Utilities Commission is coming out in the open, and the Office of Consumer Advocate is jumping into the fray.
Business & Economy
Taxing Standing Trees in Carbon Programs Gets Thumbs Up From Committee
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By a unanimous vote, a bill that would tax standing trees on woodlots and forests that are enrolled in carbon sequestration programs has passed the House Municipal and County Government Committee.