Concord schools welcome new students, families at Back to School Night

Insufficient infrastructure prevents enforcement of NH food waste ban

Two years after New Hampshire banned the disposal of large amounts of food waste in landfills, a new study has revealed a significant gap between policy and practice: the state still lacks enough infrastructure to make the law fully enforceable. Michael Nork, who supervises materials management, education, and planning at the New Hampshire Department of […]

Report: Less state aid for schools puts more burden on property tax

A report from the Fiscal Policy Institute found that decreasing state support for public education has shifted more of the financial burden onto New Hampshire homeowners and businesses via property taxes.

Easterseals breaks ground on new equine, empowerment centers at Franklin veterans campus

Easterseals NH held a groundbreaking ceremony in Franklin on Aug. 4 to begin construction on two new service centers designed to provide therapeutic and empowerment resources for veterans and their families.

Program helps non-traditional students overcome barriers to nursing school

Katrina Asselin became a nurse through Rivier University’s Granite State P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S. program, which provides financial support to help overcome barriers for non-traditional students amidst a looming funding uncertainty for the initiative.

NH insurance study finds barriers to women’s healthcare access

A study released by the New Hampshire Insurance Department found that women face various barriers to healthcare, including provider shortages and affordability concerns, while highlighting that the state's essential health benefit plan does not include fertility treatment.