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February 9, 2012
Three Things To Expect At Today’s Right-To-Work Hearing
The House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee has already heard a number of controversial bills targeting collective bargaining. And unions have responded in force. This afternoon, tensions promise to be particularly high between Republicans and organized labor as the committee holds a public hearing on the resurrected so-called “Right To Work” legislation. We’ll be […]
We’re Liveblogging Today’s House Right To Work Hearing!
Today at 1:30, the resurrected Right To Work bill comes up for public hearing at the Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee. Given union reaction to the legislation last year, and to other bills targeting collective bargaining this session, it promises to be an eventful hearing. And we’ll be liveblogging it at Representatives hall, shortly […]
February 8, 2012
Does New Hampshire Need Specialty Cancer Centers?
The crux of the debate: Should NH change its laws governing medical facilities so a for-profit cancer center can come into the state? Lawmakers are now considering whether to give exemptions to for-profit cancer centers so they can do business in the state. Under current regulations these cancer centers are likely to be deemed redundant. […]
Does New Hampshire Need Specialty Cancer Centers?
The crux of the debate: Should NH change its laws governing medical facilities so a for-profit cancer center can come into the state? Lawmakers are now considering whether to give exemptions to for-profit cancer centers so they can do business in the state. Under current regulations these cancer centers are likely to be deemed redundant. […]
House Sends Casino Bill Back to Committee
Expanded gambling is one of the economic issues on StateImpact’s Watch List this session. HB 593, which would allow two casinos in the state, was slated to hit the floor today. And as NHPR‘s Political Reporter Josh Rogers tweeted from the statehouse, it promptly got sent back to committee:
February 6, 2012
Some Key Arguments For–And Against–Making PSNH Sell Its Generating Facilities
One of the big issues in the New Hampshire business community this legislative session is the push to continue deregulating utilities. The state’s current power regulation model is something of a hybrid between old-fashioned regulation and deregulation. The idea is, there are regulated utility companies (like PSNH, which the Public Utilities Commission reports serves 70 […]
Some Key Arguments For–And Against–Making PSNH Sell Its Generating Facilities
One of the big issues in the New Hampshire business community this legislative session is the push to continue deregulating utilities. The state’s current power regulation model is something of a hybrid between old-fashioned regulation and deregulation. The idea is, there are regulated utility companies (like PSNH, which the Public Utilities Commission reports serves 70 […]
February 1, 2012
Why The Phone Pole Tax Matters
We’ll admit it: The telephone pole property tax sounds like a dry topic for the 2012 Legislative session at first glance. And at second glance, for that matter. But fortunately for us, John Toole of the Eagle-Tribune took a third look, rustled up some sources, facts, and stats, and managed to make the story not […]
Why The Phone Pole Tax Matters
We’ll admit it: The telephone pole property tax sounds like a dry topic for the 2012 Legislative session at first glance. And at second glance, for that matter. But fortunately for us, John Toole of the Eagle-Tribune took a third look, rustled up some sources, facts, and stats, and managed to make the story not […]
January 31, 2012
Economic Themes Dominate NH State Of The State Address
Today marked Governor John Lynch’s last State of the State address. And, as one might expect during a slow trudge toward recovery, the bulk of Lynch focused either directly or indirectly on the economy. Some of the key themes included issues that we’ve covered or put on the Watch List of our Ultimate Legislative Guide. […]
Economic Themes Dominate NH State Of The State Address
Today marked Governor John Lynch’s last State of the State address. And, as one might expect during a slow trudge toward recovery, the bulk of Lynch focused either directly or indirectly on the economy. Some of the key themes included issues that we’ve covered or put on the Watch List of our Ultimate Legislative Guide. […]
January 27, 2012
Draft Report Recommends Major Regulatory Changes For Businesses
As we’ve noted previously, deregulation is one of the major themes the Legislature will be tackling this session. On TheLobbyNH.com, reporter Kevin Landrigan notes that, “Well below the radar, the Commission to Study Business Regulations has been meeting and today [Thursday] is expected to vote on its final report.” Landrigan writes The Lobby managed to […]
Draft Report Recommends Major Regulatory Changes For Businesses
As we’ve noted previously, deregulation is one of the major themes the Legislature will be tackling this session. On TheLobbyNH.com, reporter Kevin Landrigan notes that, “Well below the radar, the Commission to Study Business Regulations has been meeting and today [Thursday] is expected to vote on its final report.” Landrigan writes The Lobby managed to […]
January 26, 2012
The Ultimate Economic Guide To The 2012 NH Legislative Session
As the New Hampshire legislature begins whittling down a bevy of economy-related bills, we thought it would be helpful to offer you a brief, on-going roundup of what we believe are some key economic issues the General Court will be looking at, and why. We’ve also included resources if you’d like to research and track […]
The Ultimate Economic Guide To The 2012 NH Legislative Session
As the New Hampshire legislature begins whittling down a bevy of economy-related bills, we thought it would be helpful to offer you a brief, on-going roundup of what we believe are some key economic issues the General Court will be looking at, and why. We’ve also included resources if you’d like to research and track […]