(The Center Square) —  New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte has vetoed a controversial bill that would have set a new tax on retail paint sales to help cities and towns cover the cost of recycling.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a proposed paint can “stewardship program” on Monday. House Bill 451, sponsored by New London Democratic Rep. Karen Ebel, seeks to establish a collection and recycling program for paint cans, run by manufacturers. Ebel said the proposal was supported by industry and intended to reduce waste; the measure passed the House […]

The New Hampshire House advanced a restriction on the commercial sale of certain rodenticides Thursday.  House Bill 1676, which would limit the sale of some “high-risk” rodenticides to licensed pest control professionals, received a majority vote of “ought to pass” on the consent calendar. Meanwhile, House Bill 1018, which proposed a blanket ban on the […]

With truckloads of trash juice laden with toxic PFAS arriving at its facility, a wastewater treatment plant in North Conway is considering investing in emerging technology to help remove the “forever chemicals.” Other towns in New Hampshire are exploring the technology, which is already used by some private companies, including Casella Waste Systems, to reduce […]