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Will Concord or Laconia reap the rewards of creating NH’s first social district?
The term “economic growth” seldom pops up in local news stories. But there it was in the third paragraph of the Concord Monitor’s story on Tuesday’s election results. After quoting a former teacher who complained about the…
Budget Update Paints Less Alarming Picture of Federal Health Cuts
A new fiscal report from the state Budget Division suggests federal funding cuts will hit New York’s health-care budget less severely than officials have previously warned. A financial plan update released last week estimates…
NH’s youngest lawmakers to discuss civility in politics at Civil Discourses kickoff event
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will bring a bipartisan group of New Hampshire’s youngest state representatives together on Dec. 1 for a frank and open conversation on the importance of civility in public life. …
Why “Eco-Friendly” Isn’t Always as Clear as Ice
On a regular basis, people reach out to me to ask about various claims they see that something is “environmental friendly” or “sustainable.” I thought I’d use a recent question from someone to explain how I think about those…
Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle
For decades, Washington State and the cities of Redmond and Seattle have been the undisputed king of American tech, fueled by Amazon's campus and Microsoft's Redmond empire. After explosive growth, the region now…
Potato chips, strawberry milk, and the case for food ag-vocacy
Most Americans do not grow their own food. This disconnect between the farm gate, and the dinner plate has long been a concern for “ag-vocates” who’ve noted more people are unable to connect directly with reasons why…
Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax
If you think Olympia’s thirst for taxes couldn’t get any worse, get ready. Democrats in Olympia are discussing a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million dollars which along with high earning individuals, affects the vast majority…
Parsing the Impact of Mamdani’s Tax Hike Plans
The front-running candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has said he can finance his costly campaign promises – including free buses and universal child care – by taxing only a sliver of the city’s residents and…
Killing the I&D Tax leaps N.H. to No. 3 on national tax competitiveness index
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Risks Arise Again for Age-Verification Requirements
A recent breach once again underscores the tension between age-verification requirements and data privacy in laws seeking to protect children online.When I wrote a few months ago about the unintended consequences of the UK’s…
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