NH: Consumer
Burnout, low wages leave NH child care centers short staffed
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage
Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …
NH tax system requires more from low, middle-income families
New Hampshire has the 18th most regressive state and local tax system in the country, according to a new report. The Institute on Taxation and …
Vaccine rates drop as health misinformation spreads via social media
Public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline in vaccination rates. Surveys show …
States’ attorneys general settle antitrust lawsuit with Google
Android phone users in New Hampshire could receive some of a $700 million antitrust lawsuit settlement with Google. States' attorneys general …
Right-leaning PragerU takes root in NH public schools
Educators in New Hampshire say the state's approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public schools…
Leave free or die: More NH homes put down the rake
New Hampshire yards will soon be covered in fallen leaves, but a new survey finds a growing number of people are willing to leave them lie to improve …
Effort Grows to Prevent 'Deepfakes' in NH Campaign Ads
As the 2024 presidential hopefuls ramp up their campaigns in New Hampshire, federal officials are considering new rules on so-called "deepfakes" in …
'Outdoor Renaissance' Leads to Changes in New England’s National Forests
Researchers with the University of New Hampshire say the dramatic increase in visitors to New England's national forests during the COVID-19 pandemic …
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Boosts Rural NH Broadband
An infusion of federal aid is expected to greatly expand access to broadband, or high speed internet service, across rural New Hampshire. Nearly $200…
Oyster Reef Restoration Benefits Farmers, Coastal Communities
By Lynn Fantom for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pub…