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ArchivesKen BurnsBy John Walters on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.The well known documentary filmmaker is a resident of Walpole, New Hampshire. Over a 20 plus year career, Ken Burns films have become a mainstay of public television. He’s also credited with sparking new interest in American history. Ken’s projects include, The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and much more. His next documentary is "Horatio’s Drive"- about the first person to drive a car across the country. listen:
 Center Advises Lawmakers to Think Long TermBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.A NEW STUDY ADVISES LAWMAKERS TO LOOK TO THE LONG TERM WHEN DEBATING NEW BILLS ON EDUCATION FUNDING. THE HOUSE HAS PASSED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CAP THE RISE IN EDUCATION COSTS…AND EVENTUALLY PHASE OUT THE STATEWIDE PROPERTY TAX. THOSE BILLS ARE CURRENTLY BEFORE THE STATE SENATE. THE STUDY’S AUTHORS SAY THE NEW LEGISLATION WON’T MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE IN EDUCATION FUNDING IN 2 OR 3 YEARS. BUT 5 TO 10 YEARS DOWN THE LINE, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS COULD SEE THEIR COSTS SKYROCKET. RICK MINARD IS THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW HAMPSHIRE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES. HE DESCRIBED THE RESULTS OF HIS RESEARCH TO NHPR’S MARK BEVIS.. To see a copy of the Study click here listen:
At Last, Wentworth By the Sea to ReopenBy Brian McWilliams on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.New Hampshire lost a natural treasure over the weekend in Franconia Notch. But the Granite State is getting a historic landmark back next week on in the Seacoast. The Wentworth by the Sea is scheduled to re-open in New Castle on May 15. After being closed for two decades, the 129-year-old resort and spa has been expanded and updated. NHPR correspondent Brian McWilliams reports. listen:
Small Business HealthcareBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.The state?s smaller firms say they?re getting squeezed when it comes to rising health insurance costs. We?ll find out why and what some state lawmakers want to do about it. Laura's guests are Yvonne Nanasi, Government Relations Director for Anthem BCBS, Sam Mekrut, Consumer Advocate for NH Citizens Alliance and Gary Matteson, a small business owner in Epsom. listen:
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