Republicans make illegal immigration top issue in NH
43% of Granite Staters say illegal immigration is a “very serious” or “somewhat serious” problem in NH

Legislation roundup: taxes, housing, employment
Second legislative session tackles business-related proposals in House, Senate

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Drilling down on the ‘New Hampshire 200’
Celebration gathering in Concord was primed for speed networking

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Median single-family house price increased 66% in 5 years
Prices did not rise evenly throughout the state. Between 2018 and 2023, the fastest growth was in Coos County, where the median price rose 104%, climbing from $113,000 to $230,000.

IN BRIEF
CONCORD: The Regal Cinema on Loudon Road has closed for good, ending 28 years of multiplex movies on The Heights in Concord and marking the latest step in the redevelopment of the Steeplegate Mall.

Nashua Boys & Girls Club launches Power of YOUth capital campaign
In an effort to enhance its infrastructure, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua (BGCN) has launched the Power of YOUth campaign to raise $10 million.

CMC announces layoffs, cites ‘unprecedented financial challenges’
A series of meetings was scheduled for employees affected by the layoffs to meet with management to answer questions.

National Minority Health Month recognizes health disparities in minority groups
The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play, and worship and our age — known as social determinants of health (SDOH) — have important impacts on health.

TAKE 5
80% of women feel remote worker surveillance tools are an “invasion of privacy,” vs. 73% of men who feel the same..

Flo Nicolas of Get Tech Smart contributes to Harvard University publication
Flo Nicolas, founder and chief innovation and data strategist for Get Tech Smart, was among four lawyers and other industry leaders from India to contribute chapters to the book “Legal Operations in the Age of AI and Data,” published by Globe Law and Business.

New FAFSA updates, challenges
Back in January, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) issued several changes to its operating procedures concerning how financial aid is calculated for college students.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Through funding and volunteerism, the program helps support local financial literacy partners that provide training to empower communities to achieve financial wellness and build brighter futures.

Winter is losing its chill
Warming trends means visitors to NH compete for fewer snow-covered days

Staying out of trouble
Even bending the rules can you get you in hot water

The fraught path forward for cannabis legalization
New Hampshire’s cannabis legalization effort has reached a tricky crossroads.

Setting up the season
Spring arrives with an eclipse, a late snowstorm and a fresh round of politics

State rejects Aurora 10-year carbon credit plan
The current stewardship plan for 2021 to 2031 includes an average annual timber harvest of some 35,000 cords.

Concord fighting to stem employee outflow
In another move to stem the flow of city employee turnover, Concord city councilors approved a package of increased leave and other perks last week.

Construction firm accused in ‘Ponzi scheme’
The state is seeking to stop Southers from taking customer deposits as well as gain restitution for affected customers.

Eclipse reflections
Looking backward and forward during this historic event

Hypertherm is pioneering a sustainable future
At Hypertherm Associates, we believe in the power of action. We take a long-range view and understand that our decisions today shape the world of tomorrow.

Government overreach on SB 349 limits free speech
Businesses don’t like to be told what to do.

Granite Shore Power upholds clean energy promise
For nearly three quarters of a century, Merrimack Station in Bow and Schiller Station in Portsmouth have reliably served the energy needs of families and businesses across New Hampshire.

Adult Medicaid dental benefits hits 5-year milestone
As a dedicated supporter of this bill, I am both amazed and proud that the collaborative work of the vocal advocates finally paid off.

Remote work continues to boom across country
According to a Pew Research Center survey released in March, about a third (35%) of workers with jobs that can be done remotely are working from home all of the time.

2 a.m. last call in NH? At least one Portsmouth bar owner says, ‘I’m all for it’
The streets of Portsmouth could become a lot livelier into the wee hours of the morning if a bill to extend last call for alcohol to 2 a.m. becomes law.

Fostering mental health supports in the workplace
Responsible employers know that employees perform at their best when they’re in good physical and mental health.

Considerations when selecting a retirement plan
Many retirement plans are available to business owners. The number of options can be overwhelming. Stringent regulations and recordkeeping requirements introduce an added layer of complexity.

Steps to handle market volatility before retirement
No one likes to watch their investments lose money, but downward market volatility can feel particularly scary for people who plan to retire in the near future.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
Swim With a Mission co-founder Phil Taub and Hidden Battles Foundation founder Scott Hyder

THE LATEST
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 New Hampshire Healthcare Heroes,.

ABOUT TOWN
1. The Southern NH Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting for Kelari Greek Taverna & Bar with the restaurant’s staff.