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ArchivesCigarette Taxes in Two States Affect New Hampshire EconomyBy David Darman on Monday, May 13, 2002.If the Massachusetts House gets its way, the Commonwealth could soon double the tax it levies on cigarettes, to $1.51 per pack. New Hampshire retailers say that increase could translate into higher cigarette sales in the Granite State. But anti-smoking activists in New Hampshire are preparing a media campaign to reduce smoking. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Is Welfare Reform Working?By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, May 13, 2002.Congress is expected to update the 1996 welfare reform legislation in the coming weeks. That law gave states greater flexibility in their effort to move people from the welfare rolls to the workforce. New Hampshire officials say the reforms are working and they?re asking the federal government to renew the state?s program. But is the program actually working? NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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