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New Hampshire Watchdog is the online home of the nonpartisan investigative journalism project of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. The purpose of New Hampshire Watchdog is to give the people of New Hampshire greater access into the substance and process of New Hampshire state government. We believe that public officials make better decisions when the public is informed. Our coverage will focus on both the intended and unintended consequences of public policy decisions, expanded access to public information, and the openness of government in setting budget and policy priorities.

NH middle of the pack for occupational licensing

(WASHINGTON, DC) It’s harder to become a barber in New Hampshire than an Emergency Medical Technician. And you’d better not try to shampoo someone’s hair without a license. Those are just two of the startling conclusions from the Institute for Justice’s survey of occupational licensing in New Hampshire.

The non-profit public interest law firm examined fees, education requirements, and licensing exams for 102 low and medium income jobs across the nation in its new report License to Work. The Institute concluded that New Hampshire places fewer burdens than most states, but there are a few areas where getting a job in the Granite State is harder than it ought to be.

NH Watchdog on WGIR- Renewable Energy

Grant Bosse and Paul Westcott discuss a move to expand New Hampshire’s renewable energy mandates, differences between the House and Senate bills, and the potential cost to ratepayers. Tune into the Paul Westcott Show at 7:20am on AM610 WGIR, 96.7 The Wave, through the I Heart Radio ap, or online at WGIRam.com.

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