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ArchivesParental 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:
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:
NH Senate Committee Mulls L-CHIP Funding in BudgetBy David Darman on Wednesday, May 28, 2003.The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program, or L-CHIP, has doled out 15 million dollars over the past 3 years. And L-CHIP supporters want 12 million dollars to spend over the next 2 years. But the program's funding is far from secure as lawmakers try to balance the budget. NHPR's David Darman has more. listen:
Edwards and Dean Stump in the North CountryBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, May 27, 2003.Two democratic presidential candidates visited the North Country over the weekend. Senator John Edwards of North Carolina and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean used the opportunity to invoke democratic themes of decent wages and affordable healthcare. Edwards emphasized his rural background while touring the paper mill in Gorham. In North Conway, Howard Dean urged democrats to get back to their political roots. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen:
Controversy at The ConservancyBy John Milne on Friday, May 23, 2003.OFFICIALS OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ARE DEFENDING THE INTEGRITY OF THE NATION'S WEALTHIEST ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION. EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE WASHINGTON POST RAISED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOME OF THE CONSERVANCY'S NATIONAL LAND-ACQUISITION POLICIES. THE POST SERIES, TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING, DID NOT MENTION NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANSACTIONS. BUT CONCERN IS RIPPLING THROUGH THE STATE'S SMALL COMMUNITY OF CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS. THEY WORRY THAT THE NATIONAL DEBATE COULD LEAD TO LIMITS ON THE LEGAL TOOLS USED TO PROTECT THE LANDSCAPE. NHPR CORRESPONDENT JOHN MILNE REPORTS. listen:
Labor Dispute at the ReformerBy Susan Keese on Friday, May 23, 2003.A union official has filed unfair labor charges against the Brattleboro Reformer. The Union charges the Southern Vermont daily unfairly dismissed a reporter trying to organize a union. Susan Keese reports from Brattleboro. listen:
New Study Says Sea Stocks Down 90%By Mark Bevis on Thursday, May 22, 2003.THE NEW ENGLAND FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCED LAST WEEK THAT AMERICA’S FISHERIES HAVE STEADILY IMPROVED. THE COUNCIL REPORTED THAT GROUNDFISH STOCKS HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED FROM 1994 TO 2001. BUT A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE MAY 15TH ISSUE OF NATURE MAGAZINE HAS FOUND THAT THE WORLD HAS LOST 90% OF ITS LARGE PREDATORY FISH. RANSOM MYERS IS ONE OF THE AUTHORS OF THAT STUDY. HE’S CHAIR OF OCEAN STUDIES AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY IN HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA. HE DESCRIBED HIS RESEARCH TO NHPR’S MARK BEVIS. listen:
Senate Approves Parental NotificationBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 22, 2003.In a 12-11 vote, the state senate has passed a parental notification bill that is very similar to one approved by the House. The much-anticipated vote drew a standing room only crowd in the Senate gallery today/yesterday. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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