Economy

South Coast scallopers are rejoicing at President Trump’s pledge to reopen a prime scallop fishing area off Massachusetts.

An estimated 200,000 Massachusetts residents could lose health benefits if they're not able to show they meet the new work rules and eligibility requirements, which begin on January 1, 2027.

The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT).

The impending loss of coverage on July 1 has some of the state’s lowest-income residents, who rely on Medicaid, searching for extra cash to pay for the medicines out of pocket. The costs are steep, typically up to $450 per month.

The report from the State of the Nation Project indicated about 22% of youth 12 to 17 in New Hampshire reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the last year.

On average, insurers requested more than 16% increases for individual health plans.

Hampshire College officials announced there were insufficient financial resources to open for a final fall term. In April, the college announced it would permanently close because of overwhelming debt.

Nearly half of New Hampshire residents say their household finances are worse off than a year ago.

Research from the New York Fed finds that younger college graduates have been sidelined by remote work in recent years, as companies may be reluctant to hire those needing more training and mentoring.

Analysis by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute of recent migration trends show that adults ages 26 to 44 are leading the state’s population growth.