NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- New Hampshire Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Jan. 30, 2026 * * * New Hampshire had 35,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 38,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney noted that the job openings rate in New Hampshire was 4.7 percent in November and 5.1 per  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration is seeking public input to shape a series of meetings focused on advancing treatments for rare conditions. The agency announced a request for comments to help identify topics for its Rare Disease Innovation, Science and Exploration (RISE) Workshop series. The RISE workshops aim to address scientific hurdles that affect multiple diseases rather than focusing on specific products. These se  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following staff presentation entitled "FERC Staff Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project" (Docket No. -1889-085 and P-2485-071): * * * FERC Staff Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project (P-1889-085) and Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Project (P-2485  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom Legislation modeled on Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" would modernize benefits for today's workforce and protect Independent Contracting Status * TOPEKA, KS -- Today, Kansas Representative Laura Williams introduced HB 2602 mod  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm The New England Clean Energy Connect, the region's new power line, has been ineffective since late Saturday, as Hydro-Quebec kept the electricity it produced for its own needs. Residents of Quebec mainly use electricity for heating. The new 145-mile, $1.6 billion transmission line through western Maine was pr  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 30 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * New Hampshire opts in to Federal Education Tax Credit program for Scholarship Granting Organizations In the midst of National School Choice Week, the State of New Hampshire will opt in to the new Federal Education Tax Credit program for Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGO). "New Hampshire continues to invest in educational opportunities for our students,   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 31 -- The New Hampshire Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Public Guidance on Vehicle Inspection Program Status The New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of Safety are providing an update on the state's vehicle inspection program following a federal court order issued on January 27, 2026: The federal court has ordered a continuation of the state vehicle inspection program. The State intends to appeal this court order. In  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 30 -- The New Hampshire Department of Insurance issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * New Hampshire Insurance Department Announces $185.62 Million in General Fund Contributions, $3.34 Million in Consumer Recoveries, and Continued Regulatory Oversight in 2025 The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) today announced key financial and regulatory achievements for Calendar Year 2025, including $3.34 million in consumer recoveries, $185.62 milli  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * The climb to rebuild Huskies' home in the White Mountains * Northeastern student outdoors club is rebuilding its home in the White Mountains After a 2015 fire, Northeastern's Hus-Skiers and Outing Club is rebuilding its New Hampshire lodge, relying on alumni and student support to finish the project. by Alena Kuzub January 30, 2026 Evan Forcucci learned about the Hus-Skiers and Outing Club at Nor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Statement on Continued Efforts to Keep Government Open and Stop Outrageous, Lawless Behavior by ICE * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement today regarding her continued efforts to keep important government services funded and also enact common-sense protections for the basic civil rights of Americans against the recent lawless behavior  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Support Sex Offender Surge Operations in Concord, Manchester * Concord, NH - The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force are commending the Manchester and Concord Police Departments for their contributions to public safety during a sex offender enforcement operation that began in December and concluded today. F  more