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ArchivesShould Lawmakers Be Paid More?By Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.The primary justification that's given for so-called Friends Committees is to help cover an elected official's costs of being an elected official. By an article of the constitution, New Hampshire lawmakers are paid a hundred dollars a year for their service. That rate was set in 1889. Some people would like to bring those numbers up to date and have introduced the constitutional amendments that would be needed. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
 Senate Panel Considers Mercury RegulationsBy David Darman on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.A bill aimed at reducing mercury emissions from Public Service of New Hampshire power plants is making its way through a New Hampshire Senate Committee. The bill gets a hearing on Tuesday, and would mandate emission controls beginning in 2009. But PSNH is fighting the measure, saying there's no economical way to reduce the toxic emissions. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
AG Charges Chandler with MisdemeanorBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.Former House Speaker Gene Chandler has pleaded guilty to not reporting the tens of thousands of dollars he received in gifts over the past six years. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
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