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ArchivesStill Racing After All These YearsBy Nina Keck on Friday, February 25, 2005.Picture a ski racer hurling down a slalom course with arms out front, body tucked and skis scraping against icy snow. Did you picture gray or balding hair under the helmet . . . how about arthritic knees? Many older racers who love the thrill of running gates still compete in the New England Masters Racing Program. Vermont Public Radio's Nina (Ny'-nuh) Keck caught up with some of them at a recent race at Killington, Vermont. listen:
 Lawmakers Propose SB 110 CompromiseBy Kerry Grens on Thursday, February 24, 2005.From his campaign through his inauguration, Governor Lynch has been calling for a repeal of the state’s health insurance law, SB 110. The bill has been criticized as loading insurance companies with paperwork and smacking many small employers with higher premiums. Last week Governor Lynch announced that he was backing a compromise in changing the law through a new bill, SB 125. The key element to the bill is the creation of a high risk pool. NHPR’s Kerry Grens explains what a high risk pool is and how it would affect insurance rates. listen:
Residents Want Nashua WalkableBy Avishay Artsy on Wednesday, February 23, 2005.Residents in a section of downtown Nashua are trying to improve the health of their community. They want to make the neighborhood cleaner and safer, so people will spend more time outdoors. In the meantime, their efforts might also permanently change the face of Nashua’s downtown. NHPR Correspondent Avishay Artsy has more. listen:
Governor Lynch Defends Education Funding PlanBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, February 23, 2005.Governor John Lynch testified before lawmakers today in support of his education funding proposal. The plan eliminates the statewide property tax and targets aid to needy communities. He says the plan is not perfect -- but helps communities that need it the most. But some lawmakers and educators say the plan is a step in the wrong direction. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Schools Play Role in Fighting Childhood ObesityBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, February 22, 2005.New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban certain sugary sodas and foods from public schools. listen:
Local Welfare Bill Gets Hearing in SenateBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, February 22, 2005.Some towns are complaining that they increasingly have to assist people who are not from their communities. Legislators are considering a plan that would change local welfare laws. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports the new measure would give municipalities a new way to share the burden. listen:
City Seeks to Improve Local WelfareBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, February 21, 2005.The city of Berlin says it's got a local welfare problem. Officials say they have seen their welfare budget grow every year for the past five. And increasingly, Berlin says it's had to pick up the tab for other towns' downtrodden New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, the situation has gotten to the point where the city is calling for a change in state law. listen:
Condos on Mt MonadnockBy Donna Moxley on Thursday, February 17, 2005.A New Hampshire developer has big plans for Mount Monadnock. He wants to build 40 condominiums on the mountain and the plan has local residents worried. The Keene Sentinel's Donna Moxley reports ... listen:
The NH Delegation and Social Security ReformBy Julie Donnelly on Thursday, February 17, 2005.President Bush began stumping for his social security overhaul plan in five states that voted for him in the last election. But when he came to New Hampshire, he was coming to a state that didn't support him for president. And it's clear, the average Granite Stater doesn't share the White House's views on the national pension system. The members of the state's all-Republican congressional delegation agree something must be done. But they're not quite unified on what that something should be. One thing they do know is they'll likely have a lot of convincing to do, when it comes to voters in New Hampshire. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Governor Lynch Admits Budget MistakeBy David Darman on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.Governor John Lynch today defended his 2 year budget plan before a joint Legislative Committee. The Governor assured lawmakers that his budget responsibly closed an estimated 370 million dollar budget gap. But he also admitted the state deficit was a bit deeper than he thought, due to another accounting error of about 13 million dollars. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
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