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ArchivesAfter School Programs: Should Towns Pay?By Trish Anderton on Friday, February 28, 2003.Most people agree after-school programs are a good way to keep kids busy and out of trouble. But there's often disagreement over who should pay for them. That's been a subject of hot debate in Conway. A program called Project Succeed aims to help at-risk elementary and middle school students. Supporters say funding from the town would help serve more students. But some townspeople argue parents should shoulder that responsibility. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen:
 Change Planned For Small Group Health InsuranceBy David Darman on Thursday, February 27, 2003.A bill before the New Hampshire Senate would change the rules that govern health insurance for small businesses. Proponents say it will hold the line on premiums, and bring in additional insurers. But opponents argue the bill will benefit only the healthiest individuals. NHPR’s David Darman has more. listen:
Local Votes Planned on Health Care AccessBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, February 27, 2003.During town meetings next month, residents of some 150 towns will be able to demand action on health care. The Group New Hampshire for Health Care has organized a campaign to get the issue on local warrant articles. Matt Burgess is the group's spokesperson. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that thousands of people across the state have signed on to pass the non-binding resolution. listen:
Anti-War Demonstrations at UNHBy Roger Wood on Thursday, February 27, 2003.Hundreds of University of New Hampshire students and faculty demonstrated today against a possible U.S. war with Iraq. Correspondent Roger Wood reports. listen:
Bishop Meets with Priests and Lay LeadersBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Wednesday, February 26, 2003.New Hampshire?s Catholics gathered in Concord last night to hear from their leader. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Unions Question Prison Volunteer LaborBy Rebecca Kaufman on Tuesday, February 25, 2003.Manchester's School Administration Building needs a fresh coat of paint. listen:
Natural Gas Prices Expected to SoarBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, February 25, 2003.IF YOU HEAT YOUR HOME WITH NATURAL GAS, PREPARE YOURSELF FOR YOUR NEXT GAS BILL. NATURAL GAS PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO SOAR NEARLY 40%. TOM KILEY IS PRESIDENT OF THE NORTHEAST GAS ASSOCIATION, KILEY’S ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS NATURAL GAS COMPANIES IN NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK. HE TELL’S NHPR’S MARK BEVIS THE REASON BEHIND GAS’S HIGH PRICE IS THE LONG COLD WINTER THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE COUNTRY. listen:
Essay: Town Meeting--It's Who We areBy Lois Shea on Monday, February 24, 2003.IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, MUCH OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT TOWN MEETING. THIS UNIQUE NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTION PROVIDES LESSONS IN PATIENCE, DIPLOMACY, AND LOCAL DEMOCRACY. BUT TO WRITER LOIS SHEA (SHAY) TOWN MEETING ALSO GIVES US INSIGHT INTO OUR IDENTITY. listen:
Manchester Seeks ExemptionBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, February 24, 2003.The Manchester City Council and Mayor?s office have big plans to develop land along the Merrimack River. The well-publicized project includes a baseball stadium, a hotel, condos and retail shops. In an effort to keep the plan moving quickly, city leaders are seeking an unprecedented exemption to the state?s Shoreland Protection Act. That decision has raised a number of eyebrows in the environmental community. NHPR's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Two Very Different No Child Left Behind PricetagsBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, February 21, 2003.Advocates of the No Child Left Behind education act got some good news this week. A study from the Josiah Bartlett Center found that Washington will more than cover the cost of the new law. In fact, the study estimates that the state will get even see a surplus. This directly contradicts a earlier study from the New Hampshire School Administrator’s Association. That report estimated that the federal funds would fall short by tens of millions of dollars. NHPR’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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