The region’s controversial cap-and-trade system is working–at least as far as grant-funded energy cuts are concerned. A new report released by UNH–based Carbon Solutions New England found that between the summers of 2010 and 2011, companies cut their emissions by 18,900 metric tons. As David Brooks reports for the Nashua Telegraph: “Grants from money paid […]
Since the economy tanked and the legislature started slashing the budget, there’s been talk at the town level about so-called “down-shifting.” That’s when the state stops supporting local programs or making certain payments to towns, forcing localities to pick up the slack. Now, the legislature’s considering what to do when not only New Hampshire, but […]
Fairpoint’s struggles since taking over Verizon’s northern New England land line network in 2007 have been well-documented in the media with varying levels of snark. A running theme the company’s cited over the years has been competition-stifling state regulations. Now, SB 48, a bill Fairpoint believes will help remedy the situation, is making its way […]
A pair of bills overhauling statutes governing LLC’s and corporations have been working their way through the New Hampshire Senate. The AP reports the amended SB 205 passed on a vote of 22–2: “It includes provisions for electronic communication, conflicts of interest and provides an easier path for corporations to move to New Hampshire. Supporters say […]
The Executive Council is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a new Medicaid contract worth an estimated $2.2 billion–believed to be the largest contract in state history. But signs from an Executive Council meeting Monday suggest that vote may be pushed back. And the state may struggle to meet its July 1 deadline. It’s a huge […]
During session, the legislature handles umpteen bills. The ones that grab our attention often focus on hot-button issues, like abortion, guns, and Right To Work. It can be tough to keep up with the ins and outs of more complex public policy bills. One of the ongoing issues we’ve been following is the legislature’s reexamining […]
Over the last year, dozens of families have lost state subsidized nursing support to care for their sick children. Some parents say the reductions have made it hard to juggle work and keep their kids healthy. New Hampshire hired a private company, Schaller Anderson to manage these cases. Frustrated parents accuse the company of making decisions […]
The New Hampshire House of Representatives has for the second time passed a so-called “Right To Work” bill. But the margin was well short of what would be needed to override Governor Lynch’s promised veto. Barring unions from requiring non-members to pay for representation has been a priority for House Republican leaders. Last year Governor […]
Two hallmarks of Republican legislative leadership these past couple of sessions have been a commitment to small government and the use of deep cuts to state government to bridge budget gaps. And now that the state’s released its dryly-titled “Comprehensive Annual Financial Report: For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011,” we can get our […]
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