Adam Jackson - New Hampshire Bulletin

The numbers offer some optimism that the state’s largest revenue stream, business taxes, may have bottomed out after a prolonged slide. But shortfalls in other areas still speak to the volatility New Hampshire’s tax structure.

Meanwhile, environmental groups and some lawmakers are preparing to challenge broader landfill siting regulations, which took effect in December.

The new law adds additional permit application requisites for prospective new landfills and expansions for existing dumps, including on-site treatment of leachate as well as its transportation to off-site treatment facilities.

The state will move most of its renewable energy fund money to the general fund through 2027, which could leave municipalities and businesses scrambling for clean energy project financing.