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Governor Shaheen unveils new tax plan

By Doug MacPherson on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

The Governor's plan to pay for schools includes a 2.5% sales tax. The move faces opposition from retailers near the state's borders.

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Retarded Worker Alleges Harassment

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

The Olive Garden restaurant chain is not commenting on a lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which claims workers at a Concord restaurant harassed a retarded employee by calling him names and pulling down his pants. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports the suit could set a precedent by establishing disability harrassment as a crime in New England.

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Governor Shaheen Proposes a Sales Tax

By David Darman on Wednesday, February 7, 2001.

Governor Shaheen proses a low sales tax and a lower statewide property tax to pay for public schools. The proposal would also eliminate or reduce a few other taxes.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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