Andrew Pinard: State Council on the Arts impacts every community in NH
WHEN human beings first looked up to the night sky, they wondered at its beauty. They wondered at its majesty. Its purpose. Its meaning. Those pinpoints of light, what do they do? Why are they there?
UNH lays off 35 as budget, financial woes mount
DURHAM — The University of New Hampshire announced the layoff of 35 employees as it faces numerous financial and budget challenges, according to school officials.
Republican-led NH Senate moves to cut housing aid but protect school voucher funding
In a party-line vote, Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee this week rejected continued funding for New Hampshire’s Housing Champions Program — an initiative hailed by housing advocates and local leaders as a key tool in the fight against the state’s worsening housing crisis.
Sentinel Opinion: The House plays political games with the state budget trailer bill, to the state’s detriment
House Bill 2, the biennial budget trailer bill that deals with cleaning up the language of changes made to the two-year budget, has always been subject to political wheedling, by House and Senate leaders of both parties.
NH Senate Fiscal Committee votes to give Council on the Arts $1 in funds next budget
The New Hampshire Senate Fiscal Committee voted Wednesday to allocate $1 to the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts in the next state budget.
More Funds for Affordable Housing Among Issues ‘On Hold’ By Senate Budget Writers
CONCORD – Whether there is enough money in this upcoming state budget for increased funding to support affordable housing – a public priority – is hanging in the balance as the Senate Finance Committee continues to review spending options.
Reader Opinion: House budget will hurt NH business, by Katie Schwerin
Support for UNH also helps support New Hampshire businesses
As the New Hampshire Senate considers the House-adopted budget for fiscal year 2026-27 — which includes a potential cut in support for the University System of New Hampshire — I want to express the importance of a strong university system for the state’s businesses. My own experience as a business owner in Portsmouth shows me […]
New Hampshire budget bill would defund state renewable energy grant program
House Bill 2, a sprawling budget bill working its way through the New Hampshire Legislature, includes under-the-radar provisions that could gut an important state renewable energy program.
Why we can’t afford to lose the Prescription Drug Affordability Board
When 1 in 4 New Hampshire residents are rationing or skipping their prescription medications due to cost, we need to strengthen our efforts to make life-saving prescriptions more affordable — not weaken them. Yet that’s exactly what some lawmakers are attempting to do by dismantling our strongest defense against skyrocketing prescription prices.