New Hampshire is the most economically free state in North America and in the United States, once again edging Florida to top every Canadian province, U.S. state and Mexican state as ranked by the Fraser Institute, Canada’s free-market think tank. The Fraser Institute’s 2023 Economic Freedom in North America report, released in partnership with the […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1570200955-scaled.jpg17142560Andrew Clinehttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngAndrew Cline2023-11-14 20:02:372023-11-14 20:06:31N.H. again tops all of North America in economic freedom
As New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) gain popularity, confusion about how the money is spent continues to cloud public discussion. Contrary to some of the rhetoric used to describe the program, EFA funds are not exclusively reserved for covering tuition costs at private schools. A breakdown of authorized EFA spending in the last fiscal […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_2188141611-scaled.jpg17072560Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-11-08 21:42:082023-11-16 13:54:20NH families are choosing to spend their EFA funds in a variety of ways, including at public schools
It seems like it’s every week that there’s some new concerning statistic about the New Hampshire housing market. This time it comes from CoreLogic’s U.S. Home Price Insights. At 9.4%, New Hampshire saw the highest home price growth in the country from August 2022 to August 2023. The top 10 states with the highest year-over-year […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_788631163-scaled.jpg17072560Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-11-03 10:13:242023-11-03 16:15:07New Hampshire leads the nation in home price growth in 2023 (so far)
In its annual report to the Public Utilities Commission last year, Burgess Biopower outlined its numerous efforts to provide financial security by diversifying its revenue base. Burgess pursued other regional economic development projects to reduce and offset the costs of Burgess’ power, such as co-development of a number of suitable businesses including a greenhouse, a […]
Just five days after we published our review of what happens when states ban or levy high taxes on tobacco products, reporting out of California confirms what we already knew: Bans and high taxes fuel black markets. California banned the sale of menthol cigarettes in 2021. And needless to say, it hasn’t gone according to […]
Manchester is often seen as the center of multifamily housing in the state, while smaller cities and surrounding towns are viewed as less hospitable. But Manchester’s land-use regulations are unusually hostile to one relatively popular form of multifamily housing: duplexes. Two-family housing is permitted on only 18% of Manchester’s buildable area, according to the New […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_169383749-scaled.jpg19712560Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-10-20 15:14:302023-12-13 15:45:41Manchester could boost its housing supply by allowing more duplexes
New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined 16 other state attorneys general in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit alleging that “Amazon is a monopolist” that engages in illegal anti-competitive behavior. But a close read of FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan’s suit reveals a confused and ultimately unconvincing case that Amazon (a) is a monopoly […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1992003269-scaled.jpg19212560Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-10-20 15:11:122023-11-23 11:23:54The FTC’s Amazon lawsuit New Hampshire joined is a mess of bad economics
As the Biden administration gets closer to finalizing its proposed rule banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars nationwide, a well-known aphorism comes to mind: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” The administration’s logic behind the federal ban is that doing so will reduce smoking and correspondingly improve public health. […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_192903209-scaled.jpg17012560Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-10-14 14:25:182023-11-17 13:10:57Bans and high taxes fuel black markets for tobacco & vape products
If the winner of this week’s $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot lives in any New England state but New Hampshire, the record win would come with a staggering tax bill. Excluding New Hampshire, which does not tax lottery winnings, the state income tax bill on a $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot would range from $36.8 million–$126 million, […]
https://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2023-10-06-at-3.49.45 PM.png6561282Mitchell Scacchihttps://jbartlett.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_white_v1_360x70.pngMitchell Scacchi2023-10-06 17:28:092023-11-06 09:15:52Living in N.H. would save a New England Powerball winner up to $126 million in taxes
Editor’s note: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, educational entrepreneurship has boomed nationwide. New Hampshire has experienced significant growth in the number of entrepreneurs and innovators willing to take on the daunting challenge of building a new educational ecosystem. This year, we’ll be highlighting some of the people and organizations that have begun expanding the education marketplace […]
N.H. again tops all of North America in economic freedom
BLOG, ECONOMY, FEATURED, PRESS, REGULATION, TAXATIONNew Hampshire is the most economically free state in North America and in the United States, once again edging Florida to top every Canadian province, U.S. state and Mexican state as ranked by the Fraser Institute, Canada’s free-market think tank. The Fraser Institute’s 2023 Economic Freedom in North America report, released in partnership with the […]
NH families are choosing to spend their EFA funds in a variety of ways, including at public schools
EDUCATION, FEATUREDAs New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) gain popularity, confusion about how the money is spent continues to cloud public discussion. Contrary to some of the rhetoric used to describe the program, EFA funds are not exclusively reserved for covering tuition costs at private schools. A breakdown of authorized EFA spending in the last fiscal […]
New Hampshire leads the nation in home price growth in 2023 (so far)
FEATURED, HOUSING, REGULATIONIt seems like it’s every week that there’s some new concerning statistic about the New Hampshire housing market. This time it comes from CoreLogic’s U.S. Home Price Insights. At 9.4%, New Hampshire saw the highest home price growth in the country from August 2022 to August 2023. The top 10 states with the highest year-over-year […]
The Burgess backfire
ENERGY, FEATUREDIn its annual report to the Public Utilities Commission last year, Burgess Biopower outlined its numerous efforts to provide financial security by diversifying its revenue base. Burgess pursued other regional economic development projects to reduce and offset the costs of Burgess’ power, such as co-development of a number of suitable businesses including a greenhouse, a […]
After California’s menthol cigarette ban, smugglers are filling the void
BLOG, REGULATIONJust five days after we published our review of what happens when states ban or levy high taxes on tobacco products, reporting out of California confirms what we already knew: Bans and high taxes fuel black markets. California banned the sale of menthol cigarettes in 2021. And needless to say, it hasn’t gone according to […]
Manchester could boost its housing supply by allowing more duplexes
BLOG, HOUSING, REGULATIONManchester is often seen as the center of multifamily housing in the state, while smaller cities and surrounding towns are viewed as less hospitable. But Manchester’s land-use regulations are unusually hostile to one relatively popular form of multifamily housing: duplexes. Two-family housing is permitted on only 18% of Manchester’s buildable area, according to the New […]
The FTC’s Amazon lawsuit New Hampshire joined is a mess of bad economics
FEATURED, REGULATIONNew Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined 16 other state attorneys general in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit alleging that “Amazon is a monopolist” that engages in illegal anti-competitive behavior. But a close read of FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan’s suit reveals a confused and ultimately unconvincing case that Amazon (a) is a monopoly […]
Bans and high taxes fuel black markets for tobacco & vape products
FEATURED, REGULATION, TAXATIONAs the Biden administration gets closer to finalizing its proposed rule banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars nationwide, a well-known aphorism comes to mind: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” The administration’s logic behind the federal ban is that doing so will reduce smoking and correspondingly improve public health. […]
Living in N.H. would save a New England Powerball winner up to $126 million in taxes
FEATURED, TAXATION, UncategorizedIf the winner of this week’s $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot lives in any New England state but New Hampshire, the record win would come with a staggering tax bill. Excluding New Hampshire, which does not tax lottery winnings, the state income tax bill on a $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot would range from $36.8 million–$126 million, […]
Education entrepreneur spotlight: Stacey Hammerlind and Jessica Rothbart of Micah Studios
EDUCATION, FEATUREDEditor’s note: Since the COVID-19 pandemic, educational entrepreneurship has boomed nationwide. New Hampshire has experienced significant growth in the number of entrepreneurs and innovators willing to take on the daunting challenge of building a new educational ecosystem. This year, we’ll be highlighting some of the people and organizations that have begun expanding the education marketplace […]