Jan 31, 2025 · Immigrants are a ‘productive and crucial part’ of economy, state report says. Foreign-born workers — whether naturalized citizens, noncitizens with work authorizations or undocumented immigrants — comprise nearly 7% of the New Hampshire workforce, according to a report issued by the state Department of Employment Security.

Dec 12, 2024 · NH Business Review is pleased to announce the 2025 New Hampshire 200 list. The list of leaders for the 2025 edition is a unique group of people who have made their mark on New Hampshire’s economy, business climate and the state as a whole.

Jan 31, 2025 · The lack of attention and public interest for a public bill may be indicative of the outlook for legal cannabis in the Legislature this year. During her campaign, Gov. Kelly Ayotte opposed legalizing the plant for any recreational use.

Jan 31, 2025 · Immigrants are a ‘productive and crucial part’ of economy, state report says. Foreign-born workers — whether naturalized citizens, noncitizens with work authorizations or undocumented immigrants — comprise nearly 7% of the New Hampshire workforce, according to a report issued by the state Department of Employment Security.

Jan 17, 2025 · Increasing housing costs have severely constrained household budgets for New Hampshire families. In 2024, the median cost for purchasing a single-family house in the Granite State reached a record high of $540,000 in June.

Jan 26, 2025 · However, a number of other businesses openly opposed HB 238. Kim Hokanson, who handles contractor relations for the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, read a letter from eight New Hampshire contractors stating that right-to-work would not only adversely impact the operations of their firms but also impair the apprentice and training …

Dec 16, 2024 · Enthusiasm among housing advocates is high for moving the needle forward to increase the residential supply throughout New Hampshire. But, while enthusiasm and public support for changes in legislation, policy and zoning are high to make housing more available and more affordable, 2024 has been a mixed in terms of results.

Dec 4, 2024 · Lack of housing inventory has dual effect on NH revenue. Meanwhile over the years, the median price more than doubled. That, combined with higher mortgage interest rates, has put a strain on affordability, which, according to Sletten, puts pressure on the number of sales which then puts pressure on revenue from the Real Estate Transfer Tax.

Jan 29, 2025 · Another planning expert, J.B. Mack, said he’s optimistic about the housing crisis improving. “I think that there’s been a whole lot more attention given to the issue of homelessness and housing affordability,” said Mack, the assistant director at the Southwest Region Planning Commission, in a recent interview.

Sep 11, 2024 · August showed a supply of 2.3 months of inventory, compared to 1.8 in August 2023, a 28.8% improvement. The number of homes for sale in August was 2,329, a 27.9% improvement over last year.