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ArchivesReport Shows Lack of State Education FundsBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, November 30, 2004.A coalition of education groups says the state isn't providing enough funds to pay for the most basic education requirements, much less providing an adequate education. New Hampshire Citizen's Voice Project released a study Tuesday showing a large gap between actual education costs and what local communities receive from the state. New Hampshire Public Radio's Amy Quinton reports. listen:
 Chandler Steps Down Amid Ethical Violation ChargesBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, November 30, 2004.House Speaker Gene Chandler has announced that he will not seek the Speaker’s position for the next session. His decision came hours after the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee unanimously decided to charge Chandler with violating the Legislature’s Ethics Guidelines. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. NHPR's series on Gene Chandler's fundraising earned the 2004 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Radio Investigative Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists. listen:
Tom's Story: The Costs of AlcoholismBy Doug MacPherson on Tuesday, November 30, 2004.This week New Hampshire Public Radio is looking at substance abuse. As we reported yesterday, alcohol is by far the most damaging substance in the state, touching more lives and causing more harm than any illicit drug. The longer someone remains an alcoholic, the greater the costs to themselves and society. In this next segment, a life- long alcoholic tells his story.
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The Landscape of Substance AbuseBy Jon Greenberg on Sunday, November 28, 2004.This week, New Hampshire Public Radio looks at a multi-million dollar problem -- substance abuse. The chemicals that limit a person's ability to act, think and feel help fill the prisons, add to the cost of health care, strain our social services, and reduce business profits. We begin with a look at the landscape of substance abuse. As New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg reports, one drug in particular causes most of the damage. listen:
UNH's Football Team Makes the Playoffs.By Jim Jeannotte on Friday, November 26, 2004.FANS OF UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ATHLETICS EXPECT THEIR HOCKEY TEAM TO QUALIFY FOR THE NCAA TOURNAMENT EACH YEAR. FOR THE UNH FOOTBALL TEAM IT'S USUALLY A DIFFERENT STORY. THE FOOTBALL WILDCATS RARELY MAKES IT INTO THE NATIONAL PLAYOFFS. BUT THIS YEAR, THEY ARE GOING TO BE IN THE OPENING ROUND GAME. THAT'S THANKS TO A 9 AND 2 REGULAR SEASON RECORD AND THE TEAMS FOURTH STRING QUARTERBACK. NHPR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT, JIM JEANNOTTE, HAS THE STORY. This story was named 2004 Best Sports Special by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association. listen:
New Projections Show Growth in Service JobsBy Rebecca Kaufman on Wednesday, November 24, 2004.This week, New Hampshire's department of employment security released their most recent round of job projections in the state. The report looks at what occupations are expected to be most available in New Hampshire between the years 2002 and 2012. Topping the list are jobs in the service industry; like sales clerks, waiters, or cashiers. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman has more. listen:
Hearing Ahead for 6 Judicial NomineesBy David Darman on Wednesday, November 24, 2004.New Hampshire's Executive Council holds hearings today on Governor Benson's latest judicial nominations. The Governor made the nominations two weeks ago for six district court vacancies. Since then, unflattering details about the backgrounds of a few candidates have surfaced. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
New Governor, New Education PrioritiesBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, November 23, 2004.The state's education system will likely face changes when Governor-Elect John Lynch takes office. listen:
Ethics Committee Delays Decision On ChandlerBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, November 22, 2004.The Legislative Ethics Committee has postponed its decision on the case against House Speaker Gene Chandler. House Speaker Chandler has been accused of taking gifts worth more than $250 from lobbyists and political action committees with a vested interest in statehouse business. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. NHPR's series on Gene Chandler's fundraising earned the 2004 Sigma Delta Chi Award for Radio Investigative Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists. listen:
Should God be on Public Access T.V.?By Rebecca Kaufman on Monday, November 22, 2004.Should God be on Public Access television? It’s a question being raised in the small town of Sandown. And the debate is pitting two first amendment ideas against each other…the separation of church and state verse freedom of speech. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Rebecca Kaufman has the story. listen:
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