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Four takeaways culled from depositions in the ‘divisive concepts’ lawsuit
Testimony review highlights how law has been enforced
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Affordable housing initiatives gain support from Granite Staters in St. Anselm survey
The survey found support for pro-housing positions was widespread across subpopulations, but young people and retirees were especially supportive.
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Business tax rate reductions decreased revenue
While combined business tax revenues rose 118% between state fiscal years 2015 and 2022, the concurrent tax rate reductions did not cause this revenue growth.
New vote on Londonderry development variance moved to September
The developer could also come back to the board with an adjusted plan. It wasn’t clear by press time whether, or how, the plan had changed.
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Saint-Gobain closing Merrimack plant amid PFAS criticism
Saint-Gobain, a French manufacturing company that has been the epicenter of PFAS pollution in southern New Hampshire since 2016, announced it will be closing its Merrimack facility.
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THE BOTTOM LINE
The N.H. Public Utilities Commission announced recently it will meet to decide whether Liberty’s request to temporarily increase rates for residential customers is reasonable.
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ABOUT TOWN
Meredith Village Savings Bank is supporting Squam Lakes Natural Science Center with a $5,000 sponsorship for its 2023 Family Picnic fundraising event that took place in July.
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Is there a relationship crisis?
Real bonds are created through quality interactions that are meaningful
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GOP presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson
Trumping Trump, uniting the country – and eating chicken tenders
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Balsams development taking shape
All permits in hand for first phase of 11,000-acre destination resort
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As state plans for new youth center, officials weigh role of law enforcement
The new detention center is expected to be built on the grounds of Hampstead Hospital, a state-run psychiatric facility for youth.
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Your biggest investment
Many businesses say it’s their employees, but do they really treat them as such?
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DEI in higher education advances our nation
Dozens of bills aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public colleges and universities have been introduced in more than 20 states.
Letter from the (new) editor
Even so, I expect to be working up a sweat as we continue to cover business throughout the great Granite State.
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Teens can turn an after-school job into debt-free college
I’m a high school economics teacher. Every year, I watch as sophomores, juniors and seniors stress out over the SATs, end-of-year exams and the financial burden of college.
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Depositors show confidence in NH banks
Community banks tie their success to the success of their communities
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Citizens regional president assesses the impact of higher interest rates on M&A
During a recent NHBR “Down to Business” podcast, we asked Joe Carelli, president of New Hampshire and Vermont for Citizens bank, about the effect of interest rates on business activity in New Hampshire.
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Regulators see problems with health care sharing
In webinar, officials list it as a target for legislation
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Wills, trusts and estates: what to know
Working with the best and most qualified financial experts to create and manage one’s will, trust and estate is one of the most important decisions that people with assets must make.
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Cannabis and dispensary outlets: a model for NH?
Newly formed commission to set guidelines as state heads toward a path of pot legalization
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Avoiding independent contractor misclassification issues
State and federal agencies have differing definitions, but there are common elements
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Flo Nicolas honored with 2023 Women of Legal Tech title
Starting in 2015, the ABA’s list aims to highlight women in the legal tech space in hopes of encouraging more women to join their ranks.
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