Paying for schools
Legislators address public education funding amid ongoing lawsuits

Fate of Medicaid in NH hangs in cost-cutting balance
What happens to NH recipients depends on Washington

Hustle spoken here
LaBelle Winery founder Amy LaBelle, who built her business from scratch, looks for passion and drive when promoting employees

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FedPoint joins Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program
FedPoint, a federal benefits administrator and marketplace operator, has joined the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program (MSEP), which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

IN BRIEF
The NH Tech Alliance has introduced its inaugural Northeast National Security Conference (NENSC), which will take place on June 10 at Saint Anselm College, where industry leaders, defense contractors, entrepreneurs, academia and government agencies from across New England will explore and discuss pressing topics in defense technology.

Applications open for The Brodsky Prize
The Brodsky Prize, overseen by the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, was established seven years ago by the late Jeffrey Brodsky and his father, Howard, to encourage innovation by student journalists.

Child care shortages may cost NH businesses up to $56 million annually
New Hampshire businesses may lose an estimated $56 million annually due to the lack of available licensed child care slots, according to a new study from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

Travelers’ 2025 trip concerns shift: civil unrest dips, illness and injury top all
Global Rescue, a travel risk and crisis response provider, surveyed more than 1,300 current and former members between January 21-27 on a variety of behaviors, attitudes and preferences regarding current and future travel.

TAKE 5
Three-quarters (73%) of Republicans expect the economy to improve this year, while Democrats overall say it will worsen (64%)

Rep. Maggie Goodlander visits BA Sciences to discuss life sciences in NH
New Hampshire is home to more than 600 life science businesses that manufacture pharmaceuticals, create medical devices and equipment, and biotech research and development.

Florida manufacturer acquires Hudson surveillance optics company
A Florida infrared optical components manufacturer recently acquired a Hudson-based thermal imaging and optics business emphasizing surveillance in a move the two companies estimate will create $55 million in revenue for the next year.

THE BOTTOM LINE
CONNECTION NAMED ONE OF FORBES AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS

Winter wonderland
With more traditional temperatures and snowfall, White Mountains and North Country destinations are reporting a rise in visitors and vacation rentals this season

The reality we can’t compromise
Trust is the currency of business transactions

As BAE work ramps up, company looks to college boot camp for potential hires
The work is exact, “like making a stitch with a sewing machine,” only it’s done through a microscope, said Jonathan Mason, workforce development director at Nashua Community College (NCC).

‘Courage: The Heart of Leadership’
Navigating during times of uncertainty and change

Residential real estate starts 2025 where it left off
The residential real estate market started 2025 pretty much the way it exited 2024 — with high prices and limited supply. And it’s not likely to change for the foreseeable future.

Lessons from American history
Past leaders were clear and unflinching about our national principles

When New Hampshire calls, Dartmouth Health answers
Psychiatric care services at Hampstead Hospital demonstrates clinical leadership in a public-private partnership

Action is needed to fix 340B for Granite State patients
Like many in my profession, I became a nurse out of a deep desire to help people — especially those in underserved communities who struggle to access quality, affordable care.

Don’t let NHVA disappear: Protect children’s vaccines
The program is the result of a years-long collaboration among NHVA, the state, health insurers, and health care providers — NHVA raises funds from health plans, insurers and other payers, and then NHVA remits these funds to the state.

Protecting nonprofit brands: a guide to trademarks
As a nonprofit, your name and logo are more than just symbols — they represent your mission, values and the trust you’ve built with your community.

Zone in on change: potential implications of HB 631
The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment predicted the state needs roughly 60,000 additional housing units by 2030 to keep up with its growing population.

Proposed bill targets firearm background checks
A bipartisan group of New Hampshire lawmakers has introduced House Bill 159, known as the Chief Bradley Haas Mental Health Firearms Reporting Act, following the 2023 fatal shooting of security officer Bradley Haas by a former patient at New Hampshire Hospital.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
New England Rural Health Association’s Andy Lowe & Ann Marie Day

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ABOUT TOWN
The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber hosted its yearly Legislative Update event at LaBelle Winery on Jan. 24, inviting local business leaders to discuss proposed legislation and ongoing issues impacting the business community with state legislators.