Business groups launch BET credit offensive

June 2, 2009 NH Business Review BAE Systems, the largest manufacturing employer in the state, also has one of the state’s biggest business enterprise tax bills, roughly $4 million a year. But BAE hasn’t had to pay much of it, maybe even all of it, because it has been...

New NH Education Commissioner Sworn In

Virginia Barry Sworn In as Ed Commissioner Virginia Barry of Bridgewater has been sworn in. The Executive Council unanimously confirmed Gov. John Lynch’s nomination of her on May 6.

Poulin files appeal to GM franchise closure decision

May 31, 2009 Fosters ROCHESTER — Poulin Auto Country has filed its appeal of General Motors’ decision to end its franchise agreement with the Route 11 dealership, energized by the support of the community and customers who rallied to the family business’...

Anti-business lawmakers must be stopped now

May 31, 2009 Fosters Higher taxes is no substitute for cuts in spending “The Senate Finance Committee wants the Legislature to suspend the business enterprise tax credit. Why? Because members of the committee and others in the Senate and House are afraid to...

Controversial Proposal Would Add Tax To Mortgage Refinancing

May 29, 2009 WMUR-TV Critics Say Proposal Would Hurt Homeowners Seeking Refinancing CONCORD, N.H. — Critics are saying a new proposal in the state budget could hurt those who need help making their mortgage payments. At a time when interest rates are near record...

EFH: Thousands of NH Youth Need Mental Health Services

May 29, 2009 WCAX-TV CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A new report says thousands of young children in New Hampshire need mental health treatment, but many aren’t getting it because services are often unavailable or hard to find. The Endowment for Health funded the...