The Economics Behind New Hampshire's Declining Roads

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In the spring of 2013, many New Hampshire lawmakers sought to raise the state’s gas tax for the first time in 21 years. Others sought to fund the state’s transportation operations with revenue from one or more casinos. Both efforts failed. This video explains why transportation costs are rising fast, even as funding continues to plateau — and what that discrepancy in funding may bring.

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September 16, 2011

Route 302 Set To Reopen Tomorrow

Nearly three weeks after taking heavy damage from Tropical Storm Irene, Route 302 at Hart’s Location is set to reopen to traffic tomorrow. A press release from Governor John Lynch’s office notes the reopening is nearly a week ahead of schedule.

September 9, 2011

Kancamagus Set To Open Early

One of the key east-west routes through the White Mountains is set to reopen this weekend. The Kancamagus Highway has been closed since Tropical Storm Irene ripped through New England late last month. Although the deadline for opening the road was Thursday, September 15, it will actually open a few days earlier, on Sunday. Governor John […]

September 6, 2011

NH Tourism Up Despite Irene Damage

Four days ago, StateImpact, along with other New Hampshire media outlets, was questioning how many tourists–and how much tourism money–the state would bring in over the Labor Day weekend. After all, visitors and residents alike have been confused about the status some of New Hampshire’s remoter roads that are key to the tourism industry. Even […]

September 2, 2011

How Much Will Irene Affect NH Tourism This Labor Day Weekend?

As New Hampshire gears up for one of its biggest tourism weekends of the year, the state’s Division of Travel and Tourism is pushing one simple, post-Irene slogan: “New Hampshire is Open for Business.” But is it really?

August 31, 2011

How Do States Get FEMA Disaster Relief Money After Irene?

In the wake of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene, there’s been a lot of chatter about another big battle brewing in Congress: FEMA disaster relief funding. The agency’s been underfunded for years, to the point that it hasn’t been able to keep some promises dating back to 2008. Some long-term rebuilding projects have been put on hold […]

August 30, 2011

NH Communites Continue Dealing With Irene Fallout: A Roundup

The cleanup process following Tropical Storm Irene continues across New Hampshire. Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on across the state: NHPR’s Dan Gorenstein reports most of the state’s electric companies have turned the lights back on, but… “The state’s largest utility, PSNH still has tens of thousands without any service. …Company spokesperson Mike Skelton […]

August 29, 2011

Is New Hampshire’s Gas Tax Really Too High?

Recently, the New Hampshire Business Review published an interesting update on a federal issue that’s not getting a lot of press right now. In her story lead, Kathleen Callahan writes, “A looming federal deadline coupled [with] the usual Washington deadlock could stall the state highway program, which is already low on gas. Two key transportation-related […]

August 25, 2011

A Little, Tiny Tax Break For NH Tourists

It’s the tax break you might not have heard of. If you use an ATV, boat, or snowmobile, and you actually used them off the roads, and you save your receipts and you fill out a special state form…you’re eligible for a small refund on your gas tax. Specifically, it’s a refund on the sliver of the tax that falls […]

August 19, 2011

What You Need To Know About The New Comcast Warehouse In Salem

This week, Comcast invited business leaders, elected officials, and the media to an event at the company’s new warehouse and inspection station in Salem, NH. Although the facility officially “opened” on August 17th, it had actually been up and running for a couple of months. (The Boston Globe ran a story about the facility two days before […]

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