The New Hampshire House and Senate sent three bills to Gov. Kelly Ayotte intended to enable more housing construction, overcoming opposition from the New Hampshire Municipal Association and others. In a series of votes on the last standard session day of the year Thursday, the House and Senate approved final versions of House Bill 1010, […]

Starting July 2027, out-of-staters visiting New Hampshire might be required to pay at least twice as much for entries to state parks, and at least 10% more for state-run amenities like campsites and boat rentals. That’s the intention of House Bill 1102, but a casual observer could be forgiven for having missed it. The proposal […]

The New Hampshire House and Senate finished their last traditional voting days Thursday, taking action on hundreds of bills as they seek to wrap up the year.  Now comes the messy part.  While the hearings, floor debates, and major amendments to the bills are done, most of the legislation that has passed is still not […]

For New Hampshire renters, finding an available apartment can be half the battle. Paying the upfront costs is the next hurdle. Between the ask for first and last month’s rent and a security deposit — which may equal up to another month’s rent — new tenants can be on the hook for around $6,000 up […]

Severe weather events are becoming increasingly common due to climate change, and the cost of home insurance is rising across the country as a result. On Wednesday, the House Committee on Commerce and Consumer Affairs voted unanimously in favor of a bill that would create a release valve for certain homeowners facing high premiums, though […]