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ArchivesNCLB: The legislative pictureBy Laura Knoy on Friday, January 31, 2003.We talk with leaders in the House and Senate Education Committees about how they view No Child Left Behind and what needs to happen legislatively in order to comply with it. Laura's guests are State Senator Jane O'Hearn, chair of the Senate Education Committee and State Representative John Alger, Vice Chair of the House Education Committee www.state.nh.us. For more information on NCLB see NHPR's website at www.nhpr.org. listen:
 Medical Malpractice Draws Legislative FireBy John Milne on Friday, January 31, 2003.During Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, President Bush urged Congress to pass medical liability reform. Like the president, Governor Craig Benson has called for medical lawsuit reforms in New Hampshire. The governor is joined by doctors and leading Republicans who say a proposed state law will cut medical insurance bills. listen:
Free Tax Service for Franklin's Working FamiliesBy Mark Bevis on Friday, January 31, 2003.It's getting close to tax time. And an organization in New Hampshire wants to make sure taxpayers get what's due them. Some low income families qualify for what's called the earned income tax credit. But they are not taking advantage of it. Tammy Bond with Casey Family Services is trying to remedy that problem. She spoke with NHPR's Mark Bevis. For More Information Contact the Franklin Asset Building Coalition: 934-3315, or go the website for the Casey Family Services: www.caseyfamilyservices.org listen:
Suspense on the SeacoastBy John Walters on Friday, January 31, 2003.Michael Kimball is the author of two best-selling novels. His latest, "Green Girls," is a story of danger and intrigue set in Portsmouth, NH and Kittery, ME. The main character is a writer whose well-organized world is plunged into chaos. Michael talks about the novel and how his career got a boost from Stephen King. listen:
Robins in WinterBy Rosemary Conroy on Friday, January 31, 2003.It used to be that you could count on the Robin as a sure sign of Spring. But it seems lately that they have been sticking around for the colder months as well. Rosemary explains what may be influencing their choice to stay. listen:
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