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NFIB reacts to Governor Ayotte’s budget address

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) responded to Governor Kelly Ayotte's recent budget address.

By Granite State Times | Feb 13, 2025

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by NH bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

By Granite State Times News Service | Feb 10, 2025

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New Hampshire lawmakers tackle over 1,000 bills in current legislative session

By Granite State Times | Feb 3, 2025

State lawmakers in New Hampshire are currently reviewing over 1,000 bills introduced at the General Court during the first month of the legislative session.

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Analysis: Credit card regs opposed by NH bankers could lead to $227 billion loss in U.S. economic activity

By Granite State Times reports | Jan 31, 2025

Federal credit card regulations proposed in 2023 could lead to a loss of $227 billion in economic activity and 156,000 job losses, according to an analysis conducted for the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) by Oxford Economics Research (OER).

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NFIB backs right-to-work bill to boost New Hampshire's economy

By Granite State Times | Jan 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) expressed its support for a proposed Right-To-Work bill in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire legislature begins session with focus on budget and policy

By Granite State Times | Jan 15, 2025

The New Hampshire General Court commenced its 2025 Legislative Session on January 8, marking the occasion with the inauguration of Governor Kelly Ayotte and the introduction of approximately 450 bills.

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Which type of New Hampshire companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Granite State Times | Dec 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from New Hampshire in the third quarter of 2024.

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New Hampshire: Device companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in New Hampshire in Q3

By Granite State Times | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two device companies from New Hampshire in the third quarter of 2024.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in New Hampshire during Q3

By Granite State Times | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from New Hampshire in the third quarter of 2024.

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Airline Trade Group: Policymakers should ‘ensure unnecessary regulation doesn’t eliminate’ credit card reward programs for New Hampshirites

By Granite State Times | Oct 8, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director of Airlines 4 America (A4A), said policymakers should protect credit card travel reward programs from “unnecessary regulations,” as the U.S. Senate now considers two bills that could impact such programs for New Hampshire residents.

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Which type of New Hampshire companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Granite State Times | Oct 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from New Hampshire in September.

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Which type of New Hampshire companies were inspected the most by FDA in September?

By Granite State Times | Oct 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from New Hampshire in September.

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Defense Credit Union Council: Proposed credit card bill could increase fraud risk for New Hampshire veterans

By Granite State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) told New Hampshire's U.S. senators in May that proposed credit card regulations would “risk military financial readiness,” and the council is now saying the bill could “jeopardize veterans’ financial security.”

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NFIB endorses Russell Prescott for Congress representing New Hampshire's 1st District

By Granite State Times | Sep 26, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Russell Prescott for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District.

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Inflation tops concerns for New Hampshire's small businesses in latest NFIB survey

By Granite State Times | Aug 21, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has published the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, "Small Business Problems and Priorities."

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Airline Trade Group: Credit Card Competition Act would 'negatively impact economic growth across New Hampshire'

By Granite State Times reports | Aug 20, 2024

Marli Collier, managing director at Airlines for America (A4A), said the proposed Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Competition Act would negatively impact New Hampshire's travel industry and economic health.

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Small business leader urges Congress to extend vital tax deduction

By Granite State Times | Aug 19, 2024

The Union Leader recently published an op-ed by Leighton Bates, president of New Hampshire Electric Motors in Laconia and a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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NFIB urges senators Shaheen and Hassan to support Main Street Tax Certainty Act

By Granite State Times | Aug 16, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched new radio and digital advertisements in New Hampshire, aiming to persuade members of Congress to prevent a significant tax increase on small businesses.

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Report: 21,000 travelers used credit card rewards to travel to New Hampshire

By Granite State Times reports | Aug 14, 2024

More than 21,000 travelers used credit card reward points to visit New Hampshire in 2022.

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FDA Inspection: What type of New Hampshire companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Granite State Times | Aug 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Veterinary company from New Hampshire in July.