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Three Years Later: The Progress And Challenges Of The Green Launching Pad
A taxpayer-funded eco-business program is paying off for New Hampshire. The Green Launching Pad at the University of New Hampshire has given grants to more than a dozen start-ups in the state. But it hasn’t awarded any new funds since last year. But the scene at the statehouse last winter was one...
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Hassan Pitches Casino During Budget Address
Governor Maggie Hassan used her budget address to propose a new, high-end casino. Governor Hassan’s budget banks on this casino generating $80 million in licensing fees. And she said the state is already dealing with the social costs of gambling allowed in other states, without benefiting from…
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Governor’s Budget Expands Public Safety Funding
Calling public safety “our most important responsibility,” Governor Maggie Hassan outlined her funding proposals in today’s budget address. Comparing public safety to the state’s health care system, Hassan said it had taken “too many hits” in the last budget. She called on legislators to “reverse...
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Hassan Makes Case For Raising Cigarette Tax
Governor Maggie Hassan is looking to raise New Hampshire’s cigarette tax. In her state budget address, she pitched a 30-cent increase as good public health policy. “New Hampshire has the highest youth smoking rate in the Northeast, with 19.8 percent of high school students who smoke cigarettes,”...
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Carroll’s Departure Stuns LGC Critics And Supporters
Over the past several months, StateImpact has been keeping up with the various twists and turns in the Local Government Center case. The latest development–the ouster of Executive Director Maura Carroll by the LGC board–has shocked the organization’s supporters and critics alike. This week, I...
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National Rush For Firearms Benefits NH Economy
As federal lawmakers grapple with tighter gun control laws, business is good for the firearms industry. Across the country, gun dealers can’t keep them on the shelves, and manufacturers can’t keep up with demand. But how do these trends affect New Hampshire’s economy? If you pick up a Sturm…
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After Board Vote, LGC Chief Steps Down
After about four years as head of the Local Government Center, Executive Director Maura Carroll is stepping down. During most of her tenure as Executive Director, Maura Carroll headed an embattled LGC. The state’s Bureau of Securities Regulation contends that for years, the LGC overcharged...
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