Latest Links: New Securities Regulation Director, Manufacturing Sector Calls For Less Regulation, And Local Leaders Stand Behind SNAP

New Hampshire’s Economic And Business News In Brief:

Leader To Follower: NH Blows It On RGGI – A Union Leader editorial: “The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a scheme by which state governments force electric utility rates higher (effectively raising taxes on all utility customers) and use the money to fund “green” projects such as solar panels on buildings and energy efficiency programs. Instead of leading New England out of this scam, New Hampshire legislators have just agreed to perpetuate it, though with some real improvements.” The Union Leader

New Director Of Securities Regulation Named – “Attorney Barry J. Glennon was named director of the New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation on Tuesday by Secretary of State William Gardner. “ The Union Leader

N.H. Homeowners Still Concerned About Foreclosure – “About two dozen people attended a foreclosure round-table discussion in Concord on Wednesday.” WMUR

Industry Calls For Less Regulation – “Growth of the manufacturing sector was the focus of a manufacturing summit held by Congressman Frank Guinta at St. Anselm College’s Institute of Politics Wednesday.” The Union Leader

Food Stamps Are Critical In Fight Against Hunger – An opinion from three local leaders about New Hampshire’s SNAP program: “New Hampshire families have not escaped the misery of the recession. It has meant cutting back on vacations, entertainment, dining out – and, for some, food, clothing and shelter.” The Concord Monitor