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ArchivesHouse Mulls Chandler ExpulsionBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, May 31, 2005.As House lawmakers wrestle with the decision to expel former House Speaker Gene Chandler, supporters and critics held rallies at the statehouse Tuesday. The House is expected to vote on the former House Speaker's fate tomorrow. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
 House Prices May Level OffBy David Darman on Friday, May 27, 2005.The price of buying a house in New Hampshire has risen significantly over the past few years. In Concord, the median home price has almost doubled since 2000. But there may be signs the housing market is starting to cool---if only a little bit. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. listen:
Ethics Committee Recommends ExpulsionBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 26, 2005.The Joint Legislative Committee is recommending the most severe punishment it can to former House Speaker Gene Chandler. The Committee has issued a report recommending he be expelled from the House. But New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, support among his colleagues remains strong. listen:
Curve ball, you're outta here!By Kerry Grens on Thursday, May 26, 2005.It’s a goal of many ambitious little leaguers: to throw curve balls like Barry Zito of the Oakland Athletics. But coaches in New Hampshire are concerned their players are too young to be throwing like the majors. This season, some of them are taking a stand against the curve ball. NHPR’s Kerry Grens has more. This story was awarded the 2005 Best Sports Feature Award by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association. listen:
Lawyers Weigh In On Trespass ProsecutionsBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, May 26, 2005.New Hampshire may be some 2000 miles from the Mexican border, but in the past month it's been on the front lines of the battle over national immigration policy. 3 illegal immigrants have been arrested and charged under the state's criminal trespass law. Whether or not those charges will stick remains an open question. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Bass and Bradley Vote for Stem Cell ResearchBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to loosen restrictions on embryonic stem cell research. The issue has divided those lawmakers who are torn between anti abortion views on the one hand, and a desire to help cure diseases on the other. Both of New Hampshire's Republican Congressmen are co-sponsors of the bill. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly has more from Washington. listen:
Condo Creep in Southern MaineBy Susan Sharon on Tuesday, May 24, 2005.Around the country, condominium sales hit an all-time high last year. In some places, construction of new condos outpaced that of houses and depending on location, the median sale price of a condo can now top that of a single family home. Susan Sharon of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network reports on the effect of this new trend on southern Maine. listen:
Court Takes Up State's Parental Notification LawBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, May 23, 2005.The nation's highest court has announced it will review a state law that requires parents be notified before their underage daughter gets an abortion. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
House Bill 616 Gets An EvaluationBy Mark Bevis on Monday, May 23, 2005.Analysts at the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies have gone through the numbers of the latest Education Funding Plan that's come out of the State House. And they've found that on one level the House Bill 616 improves the situation for weathier and poorer towns. But as NHPR's Mark Bevis reports, the losers in this plan are low-income homeowners. listen:
Vermont Legislature Flirts With A Single Payer Health PlanBy Kevin Forrest on Monday, May 23, 2005.As Vermont's legislative session enters its final weeks, lawmakers in Montpelier are struggling to keep a promise to voters. They are trying to find a way to provide residents with affordable health insurance. Both the Senate and the House have plans that look to the state to establish coverage for those who don't have their own. And the Governor thinks both plans will drive away business. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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