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ArchivesWhat to do about Child PovertyBy Laura Knoy on Friday, May 30, 2003.A new survey shows dramatic obstacles and risks for poor New Hampshire children, from lead poising to teen pregnancy. We’ll talk about how public policy may hurt or help the situation. Laura's guests are New Hampshire Health and Human Services Commissioner Nick Vailas , Ellen Shemitz, president of the New Hampshire Children's Alliance and State Representative Fran Wendelboe, member of the house finance and health, human services and elderly affairs committees. listen:
 The Great North WoodsBy John Walters on Friday, May 30, 2003.Stephen Gorman is a nature, travel, wilderness, and adventure writer and photographer. His newest book is Northeastern Wilds, a large format book with his photographs of and essays on the Northern Forest- the land the comprises the Adirondacks, northern New Hampshire and Vermont, and most of Maine. He talks about what makes the land special to him and what threatens its future. He also talks about the many places he�s been on assignment and the joys of writing about and photographing them. listen:
New Hampshire's Oldest TreeBy Iain MacLeod on Friday, May 30, 2003.In New Hampshire, our trees tend to be relatively young. But today, Iain talks about one species of tree that has been in the state for over 600 years. listen:
Parental Notification Headed to Benson's DeskBy Josh Rogers on Friday, May 30, 2003.The New Hampshire House has signed off on a measure that will force medical providers to inform the parents of minors seeking an abortion. The house passed a similar proposal in March, and yesterday approved by a 21 vote margin changes made to the bill by the State Senate. listen:
A Mountain By Any Other Name.....By Mark Bevis on Friday, May 30, 2003.New Hampshire Lawmakers will soon be sending a bill to Governor Benson renaming Mount Clay after former President Ronald Reagan. But there's been debate on whether the legislation is even legal.....since the former president is still alive. NHPR's Mark Bevis checked in with the U.S. Board on Geographical Names. He spoke with the Executive Secretary Roger Payne. listen:
Editorial ProcessBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 29, 2003.Reliable News? Scandal at the New York Times over a fraud and plagiarism perpetrated by reporter Jayson Blair has raised questions over how news editors regulate and fact check information. We talk with a panel of New Hampshire editors about the process and new challenges presented in the information age. Laura's guests are Charlie Perkins, Vice-President of Editorial for the Union Leader, Joe Magruder, News Editor for the Associated Press of New Hampshire, and Jon Greenberg, Executive Editor of NHPR. listen:
Specialty Foods with Roots in NHBy John Walters on Thursday, May 29, 2003.Stonewall Kitchen was born 12 years ago in the Seacoast area home of Jim Stott and Jonathan King. Today, Stonewall sells preserves, condiments, pastries and kitchenware around the world and did $24 million in business last year. We�ll meet co-founder Jim Stott, find out how they create their unique foods, and hear their unlikely success story. listen:
A Cross-Party Coalition Defies House LeadersBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Thursday, May 29, 2003.A cross-party coalition in the House defeated a bill that had the backing of the Legislature's Republican leadership. The legislation would have imposed expensive fines on people who file frivolous lawsuits to stop state construction projects. New Hampshire Public Radio's Raquel Maria Dillon reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Fighting Over Frivolous LawsuitsBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.House lawmakers are scheduled to vote tomorrow on a measure that would modify New Hampshire’s frivolous lawsuit statute. Under the bill, people who sue over state construction projects could be forced to pay up to ten percent of a projects’ total cost if the courts find the suit “frivolous.” Proponents say the measure will protect taxpayers from so-called sabotage lawsuits. But Critics say the bill’s will to intimidate citizens from raising legitimate objections to poorly planned state projects. listen:
Young LegislatorsBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.While most of the Statehouse is filled with older folks, there are a few twenty-somethings who've taken the oath to represent their towns in New Hampshire's legislature. Are they just naive listen:
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