Category Archives: Economy/Economics
Public Utilities Commission Says – More Green Pork
This past Friday, the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) lifted the so-called cap on net metering. I explained net metering, and the “cap’” in a prior post, which I partially reproduce below. In a nutshell, net metering forces electricity … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Ed Mosca Blog, Energy
Tagged Ed Mosca, Green Pork, Net Metering, PUC, Solar
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Seattle’s “Win” in the Fight for 15 is Costing Jobs, Hours, and lowering Paychecks
God, I love being right especially after watching progressive narrative monkey’s puke their Union/Democrat party minimum-wage-talking-points all over my comments section. Being right is the best. And when it comes to Seattle, right comes easy. This week’s Poster Child for Stupid Liberal … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Fight for 15, Seattle, Unemployment, Wages
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Labor shortages pose challenge for humming New Hampshire economy
New Hampshire’s jobless rate remained one of the lowest in the nation in May, continuing a steady pace of job creation and moderate wage gains, but some economists see potential labor shortages taking the wind out of the state’s sails. … Continue reading
NH Airbnb law leads to ‘healthy’ revenue growth
Granite Staters hosted more than 95,000 visitors and earned more than $12 million last year from bookings made through Airbnb’s short-term rentals website. Those numbers more than doubled Airbnb’s 2015 totals of 44,000 New Hampshire guests and $5 million in … Continue reading
Hawaii named ‘worst state to make a living’ … again
HONOLULU (Hawaii News Now) -At least we’re consistent: For a seventh straight year, Hawaii has been named the worst state to make a living thanks to its astronomical cost of living. Hawaii News Now takes a closer look at the … Continue reading
NH’s economic heat wave
After a prolonged recession, a 3 percent unemployment seems hot. New Hampshire has been at 3 percent or lower since November 2015. That’s not just hot anymore. It’s scorching. “Normally, it’s a great thing to have low unemployment, but you … Continue reading
Video: Why Is Healthcare So Expensive?
The Affordable Care Act was supposed to lower healthcare costs, but it has done just the opposite. Why? Because it ignored the realities of how markets work. | Prager U
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Economy/Economics, Health Care
Tagged ACA, Health Care, Obamacare
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Notable Quote – Cassy Fiano
Liberals typically aren’t willing to do anything to lift people out of poverty and give them opportunities to improve their lives. They want to keep people in poverty right where they are, and they do so by making them reliant … Continue reading
In court filing, Seabrook justifies $7,000 fireworks license fee
SEABROOK — Town attorneys recently responded to the lawsuit filed by six local fireworks stores, claiming the town’s $7,000 fireworks license fee is too high. The suit was filed in March by attorney Keri Marshall on behalf of Atomic Fireworks, Fantasy … Continue reading
Summer camps serve as economic engines for NH communities
Summer camps in New Hampshire generate $113 million annually in direct economic impact, according to a report produced by the American Camp Association’s New England chapter. The Northeast Economic Impact Report examined nine states in the Northeast including Connecticut, Maine, … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 