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ArchivesCan Taxes Make the World Greener?By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.What if you could reduce air pollution, increase energy efficiency and stimulate the nation?s economy all at the same time? A group of researchers says the U.S could achieve all those goals. Their plan falls into the larger category of ?environmental taxation,? a relatively young movement aimed at rearranging the economy to benefit the planet. International environmental taxation experts recently gathered for a meeting in Vermont. NHPR?s Trish Anderton reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Dock Plan Bound For Rough WaterBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.The permitting of docks on state lakes has long been the responsibility of the department of environmental services. But an amended measure passed by the state senate without public hearing, gives the department of safety the power to grant its own dock permits. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Unemployment Benefits for Part Time WorkersBy Todd Szahun on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.A bill to allow unemployed part time workers to collect Unemployment Insurance has passed the State Senate. If the measure becomes law, New Hampshire will join a growing number of states recognizing the increased role part-timers play in the nations economy. NHPR's Todd Szahun has this report. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Is a New Cigarette Tax in NH's Future?By Mark Bevis on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.A Coalition of Anti-smoking and Health organizations in NH has a solution for the State's Fiscal woes. They are putting together a campaign to introduce and lobby for increased cigarette taxes. Rob Werner is one of the organizers. He is with New Hampshire's Healthy Families Campaign. Werner laid out the coalition's plans for NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
TYCO Announces Job Cuts and Plant ClosingsBy David Darman on Wednesday, April 24, 2002.New Hampshire based Tyco International stock fell 17 percent today, after the company announced it will close two dozen plants around the world, lay off thousands, and scrap plans to split up the company. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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