New Hampshire
Legislative Preview: The week ahead for New Hampshire lawmakers
BPT cut, real estate, traveler rail amongst things on the schedule
Service tax obligation cuts, leading the way for a brand-new marijuana sector, some vital costs concentrated on economical real estate as well as renewable resource as well as the future of traveler rail – all get on the schedule in what guarantees to be an additional hectic week in the NH Legislature.
Monday, April 18
The week begins Monday with your home Municipal as well as Area Federal government Board electing on 2 costs connected to real estate. Us senate Costs 239 would certainly ban community restrictions versus temporary services. Advocates state that the expense is even more of a concession, permitting towns to manage them however not prohibit them, while towns say that they hinder neighborhood control. The board will certainly elect on SB 400 – maybe the year’s most considerable labor force real estate expense – which offers rewards for towns that are economical real estate “champs” also more stringent timelines to accelerate authorization for advancements.
At The Same Time in the Us Senate, the Political Election Regulation as well as Municipal Matters Board will certainly hold a hearing on Home Costs 1307, which would certainly rather limit the Real estate Appeals Board’s territory, which worries real estate supporters like the NH Homebuilders Organization.
Tuesday, April 19
On Tuesday, your home Scientific Research as well as Power Innovation Board will certainly be electing on SB 271, which would certainly just about call for that the state Public Utilities Compensation regulation that ratepayers must fund the Citizen BioPower center in Berlin, in order to offer reputable renewable resource to the grid, along with get up low-grade timber for the neighborhood woodland sector.
The board will certainly additionally be electing on SB 262, which would certainly enable organizations with bigger renewable resource systems (from one to 5 megawatts) to make use of internet metering. Presently, just towns can be qualified. The expense will certainly additionally raise the internet metering price to some organizations with systems under a megawatt. The board will certainly additionally elect on SB 321, which would certainly enable big organizations not joining internet metering to obtain credit ratings when they send power to the grid when it is most required. Both costs are highly sustained by Tidy Power NH.
Ultimately, the board will certainly elect on SB 395, which would certainly enable the state to make use of government broadband financing to aid minimize “mobile treats” in even more backwoods.
In The Future in the day, the Us senate Transport Board will certainly hold a hearing on HB 1432, which would certainly ban making use of state funds for brand-new traveler rail jobs, consequently threatening numerous bucks of government financing. The expense is highly opposed by organization teams, particularly in Nashua, Manchester as well as Concord.
Wednesday, April 20
Wednesday begins with 2 questionable costs. The Us Senate Ways as well as Way Board will certainly hold a hearing HB 1598, a costs that would certainly not simply legislate marijuana in the state, however just enable the state (using the Alcohol Compensation) to market it. This would certainly open the state to an entire brand-new sector. Yet some say that the payment needs to accredit personal merchants rather, while others largely oppose legislating cannabis.
Later on that early morning, the Us senate Wellness as well as Person Solutions Board will certainly hold a hearing on HB 1210, among minority anti-vaccination costs still standing. It relates to almost all organizations as well as would certainly need them to give a staff member exception to their inoculation plans on premises of principles, though it does permit both sides to get to a “affordable lodging.” Business & Sector Organization highly opposes the expense along with a lot of the medical care sector, which might shed thousands of numerous bucks of Medicare as well as Medicaid financing must they throw government legislation, which does not permit such exceptions.
Likewise that early morning, your home Labor Board prepares to elect on SB 209, which would certainly offer business the right to pay employees online also if they intend to be paid with a paper check, as well as SB 345, which would certainly enable teens to function even more hrs throughout institution weeks.
In the mid-day, your home Business Board plans to elect on SB 121, which would certainly enable the Insurance policy Division to develop a state-based medical insurance exchange under the Affordable Treatment Act. Traditionalists declined creating an exchange since they opposed the ACA, so 10s of hundreds of Granite Staters currently make use of the government exchange to get medical insurance. Yet some currently believe that a state exchange will certainly offer the state with even more control over the procedure.
The Business Board is additionally arranged to elect on SB 210, which would certainly make it simpler for lessees to take part in choices to get their produced real estate parks. The initial expense, which would certainly have needed a half of all lessees – not simply those selecting to elect — however it was modified after hefty objection.
The board additionally prepares to elect SB 319, which would certainly enable insurer to offer rewards for those that obtain immunized, comparable to just how they compensate those for cigarette smoking cessation as well as weight-loss.
Ultimately, the board will certainly elect on SB 355, which would certainly call for on the internet marketing experts like Amazon.com to reveal sales of high quantities of particular product. The expense, highly sustained by the NH Retail Organization, would certainly aid police find criminal procedures that get up swiped product from brick-and-mortar shops as well as throw away it online.
Thursday, April 21
On Thursday, both chambers will certainly fulfill for last ballots on costs.
Amongst them is SB 438, which
Your house has actually arranged a ballot on SB 438, which would certainly call for big state service providers to make use of American-made steel. Challengers decry the procedure as protectionist.
The Us senate will certainly be electing on HB 1221, which would certainly decrease business revenues tax obligation price by a factor, to 7.5 percent. The initial expense was anticipated to pass quickly, however the Us Senate Ways as well as Way Board added a change that would certainly offer a one-time state 7.5% payment to the retired life system sets you back that are currently entirely birthed by towns.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Ice Castles get unexpected boost from Mother Nature
NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH – The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment.
Why are the Ice Castles blue?
With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures, the Ice Castles are a true winter masterpiece. As crews put the finishing touches on the attraction ahead of Friday’s opening, this year marks one of the attraction’s earliest starts on record.
What makes New Hampshire’s Ice Castles unique is their distinct blue hue, a result of the pristine water sourced from nearby rivers. This natural element enhances the beauty of the castle, which gleams a cool blue under daylight. But it’s after dark when the castles truly transform, illuminated by thousands of LED lights embedded in the ice, creating a magical, glowing spectacle.
What does it take to build the Ice Castles?
Crafting this frozen wonder is no easy feat. The process begins as early as October, with a dedicated team of artists and builders meticulously constructing the castles by hand. They use millions of icicles grown and frozen on-site, working tirelessly to bring the vision to life.
“Mother Nature is 100% the main architect,” said Luke Ely, assistant manager for Ice Castles New Hampshire. “We pretty much do a dance with her the entire season to get what we have today.”
This year’s early-season cold weather provided an unexpected boost, allowing the team to get ahead of schedule for Friday’s opening.
Reflecting on the allure of ice, Ely added, “You don’t see it in this medium too much. Most of the time, winter is kind of like looked at as a harsh, negative, just-get-through-it kind of time time, and ice is the main factor in all that. And being able to do something with it that’s more beautiful and graceful, I thing, draws a lot folks.”
The Ice Castles in New Hampshire aim to remain open through April, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to experience this seasonal wonder before Mother Nature decides to reclaim her icy masterpiece.
New Hampshire
Two hospitalized after ambulance crashes in New Hampshire
Two people who were inside an ambulance had to be taken to the hospital when the emergency vehicle crashed Monday evening.
Firefighters responded to the crash on Old Candia Road just before 7:00 p.m.
First responders arrived to find that the driver of the ambulance was not responsive and another person inside the ambulance also needed medical treatment. Both were transported to the Elliot Hospital.
Candia firefighters say one occupant has been discharged from the emergency department while the other has been admitted to the hospital in stable condition.
An initial investigation determined the driver suffered a medical emergency while it was returning to the station, veered into the opposite lane of travel, hitting several small trees and a traffic sign before crashing into a water-filled ditch.
The ambulance passenger was able to exit the crashed vehicle and helped to treat the driver until additional medical units arrived on the scene.
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A New Generation Begins Now in New Hampshire and Beyond
The world just shifted a little at the drop of the ball on January 1st. Did you feel it? Maybe not, but a new generation has clocked in for 2025.
New Hampshire is one of the best states to live in, one of the healthiest states in the country, and one of the best states to retire in, but what’s the future look like in the Granite State?
Move Over Gen Alpha
It’s not just New Hampshire hanging on to ways which define us as New Englanders, and a hearty bunch.
There are exciting new developments for the new year, including naming a new generation for those born in 2025 through 2039.
Welcome to the next generation, Generation Beta.
I don’t know who started naming generations, but the Baby Boomers are now old, and Gen Z’s are middle aged.
Millennials are having families, and Gen Xer’s are trying to figure out how they will ever buy their first house, and Gen Alpha are so tech-savvy it will be tough to catch up to them, until Gen Beta came along.
Read More: 5 Things Gen X Never Had to Worry About
The thought of having another generation of children is scary. Sorry, Gen Beta, but it’s true.
Parents Magazine once again informs us about what people think the future will be like for our new babies. A Prudential survey provides insight.
Here Are the Beta Baby Highlights
The survey says 86% believe the Gen Beta babies will have jobs which haven’t even been created yet.
60% think Beta kids won’t know how to use actual cash, so the government will stop printing it.
50% of respondents believe Gen Beta’s will cure cancer, and this generation will have fewer children, but more pets. Hmmm.
What do you think? Time will tell.
Meanwhile, Prudential is offering this for any baby born on January 1. 2025.
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