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Senate: Retirement system needs fixing before offering COLAs
Friday, May 18, 2012
The Senate passed a repeal of the Retirement System Special Account Thursday, realizing a concern that cost of living adjustments for retirees in the future may not be possible. The House-passed bill, HB 1483, essentially erases any reference to the …
Salem's ProPhotonix still losing money in 2011, but less
Thursday, May 17, 2012ProPhotonix Ltd. posted a net loss of $1.45 million in 2011, even though revenue was up by almost $2 million to $17 million, according to annual report posted to its …
LLC rewrite gets support of full House
Thursday, May 17, 2012House representatives passed a priority pro-business bill Thursday that has earned the support of several area chambers of commerce and the Business and Industry Association. The 76-page rewrite of the …
Defined Contribution plan one step closer to fruition
Wednesday, May 16, 2012Supporters of a Defined Contribution plan for New Hampshire state employees got the backing of an overwhelming majority if House members Wednesday to push forward with its implementation. SB 229 …
Smoke clearing around gubernatorial candidates' fight to the front
Wednesday, May 16, 2012The race for New Hampshire governor continues to heat up. And both "challengers'' to the front-runner mantle are getting a good lesson in what that moniker means. Look at former …
Video: Can the education tax credit survive?
Wednesday, May 16, 2012The Senate will take action Wednesday on a keystone, pro-business bill that has thus far avoided becoming part of the crossfire between the two chambers. An education tax credit is …
Centrix Bank benefits from improvements in economy
Wednesday, May 16, 2012Centrix Bank's quarterly earnings were up to $1.56 million, or 49 cents a diluted share, compared to $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2011. And so was everything else …
Video: O'Brien and Rep. Vaillancourt spar during voter ID debate
Wednesday, May 16, 2012House Speaker William O'Brien and Rep Steven Vaillancourt, R-Manchester, argue during debate on the voter ID bill, leading to Vaillancourt's expulsion from the House Chamber and later apology. …
Rep. warns amended business bills condemned to death
Wednesday, May 16, 2012The House pushed through two of its Senate-killed priority issues Tuesday, essentially sealing the fate of the two pro-business bills to which the legislation was attached. SB 155, to increase …
The Lobby Special Reports
The Five Days of Lobbyists |
Top 20 Political Scandals |
NH's Top 10 Business Fiascos |
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The Lobby recaps some of the lobbyists who had the largest presence during debate on five of the state's key issues in 2011, and asked them to reflect on the successes - and failures - of their lobbying efforts. Day 1: The State Budget |
New Hampshire was ranked the least corrupt state in the country this year. But let's face it, we've seen our fair share of political snafus and dirty deeds. In this special series, The Lobby counts down the 20 worst political scandals in state history.
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Remember these scandals, mishaps and snafus? The Lobby ranks New Hampshire's 10 worst business disasters. |
