President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Social Security Administration on Thursday promised senators that he would address hardships the agency has caused by trying to recoup billions of dollars it mistakenly overpays beneficiaries each year.
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Opinion | Good Fiscal Policy in New Hampshire is Not a Zero-Sum Game
Public policy too often seems inaccessible to people, since not many folks have the time to follow the ins and outs of governments.
If New Hampshire Legalizes Cannabis, the Next Challenge Looms: Attracting Farmers
In theory, Jim Riddle is as ready as any New Hampshire farmer to try his hand at cannabis if the state makes it legal.
Opinion | America’s Farmers are Getting Older, and Young People Aren’t Rushing to Join Them
On Oct. 12, National Farmers’ Day, Americans honor the hardworking people who keep the world fed and clothed.
National, NH Gas Prices Fall
Gas prices throughout the United States have fallen in recent weeks, despite slight increases in barrel prices amid the ongoing war in Israel.
Cheshire is First NH County to Launch Community Power
Cheshire County is launching the first county-level community power program in the state, the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire announced Tuesday.
Affordable Housing Crisis in NH Alters Voter Support for Legislative Action
The affordable housing crisis in New Hampshire is widespread and a new survey found a majority of voters support legislative action to fix it.
One Year Later, Inflation Reduction Act Brings Clean Energy Investments and Job Growth
One year after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, a once-in-a-generation investment in the climate and clean energy, it is clear that the landmark law has already had positive impacts on the national and state economies.
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Will Leave New Hampshire, Close Merrimack Facility
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the French multinational corporation at the center of New Hampshire’s PFAS controversy, has announced it will close its facility in Merrimack.
‘Raise the Wage Act’ Offers Hope for NH Minimum Wage Earners
New legislation aims to raise the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2008.