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ArchivesNH Delegation's Look Ahead to State of Union AddressBy Julie Donnelly on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.Tonight President Bush will give his State of the Union address. It will be an opportunity to convince Americans that the Republican party is on the right track when it comes to running the country. New Hampshire's congressional delegation - four Republicans - will be looking for the President to return to the party's core values and take on some tough domestic challenges. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly has more from Washington. listen:
  Corrections Pushes for New AdministratorBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.The Department of Corrections and advocates want to improve the programming and services for women inmates. A Senate Committee is considering a proposal to hire a senior level administrator to oversee that population. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
House Committee Hears Cannon Lease PlanBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, January 31, 2006.Proposal enjoys the backing of some prominent House Republicans, but is opposed by the State Parks Director and the Governor. listen:
Landlords Look for LeverageBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, January 30, 2006.Should landlords be able to evict a tenant when the lease expires? Last year, the state Supreme Court said no- landlords must have more cause than that to kick someone out. But now, a bill has been introduced to overturn the court's decision. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Proposed Charter School Would Focus on SciencesBy Amy Quinton on Monday, January 30, 2006.Seven charter schools are now open or approved to open in the state. listen:
AG To Investigate Child Support ContractBy Josh Rogers on Friday, January 27, 2006.Probe follows allegations of flawed selection process, and near award of the $183,000 dollar contract to an economist who had been jailed for non-payment of child support. listen:
Has Meth Finally Landed in New HampshireBy Shannon Mullen on Thursday, January 26, 2006.Abuse of the highly addictive drug methamphetamine has reached epidemic proportions in some parts of the country. The west coast and the Midwest have been hit especially hard… and over the past several years, the meth abuse problem has reached New England. Authorities have recently found that New Hampshire has the highest incidence of meth use, of all six New England states. But they agree meth abuse is still small-scale in New Hampshire. And this week, House lawmakers are considering new legislation targeting the drug problem, in hopes of keeping it under control. New Hampshire Public Radio correspondent Shannon Mullen reports. listen:
College Town Businesses Cry FoulBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.Some lawmakers are concerned New Hampshire universities and colleges aren't paying their fair share of the local services they use. A new bill would tax on-campus businesses- like dining hall providers and hotels- to provide those communities with a new revenue stream. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Representative Bass Plays Lead Role in House GOP Leadership ReformBy Julie Donnelly on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.Republicans in the US House of Representatives plan to hold leadership elections next week to replace indicted former majority leader Tom Delay. NH Congressman Charlie Bass will be stumping for a conservative Arizona Republican he says will clean up Congress. The second district Republican has put himself front and center in the debate on reforming ethics in the House. He and other Republicans hope cleaning house now means they won't lose control of the House come November's election. NHPR correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington. listen:
Bill Challenges Housing Park Coop ModelBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, January 24, 2006.Manufactured housing parks are a viable source of affordable housing for many in New Hampshire. Across the state when parks have come up for sale, often tenants have purchased the communities and converted them into resident-owned cooperatives. The legislature is considering a bill that opponents fear would undercut tenants' ability to buy those parks. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
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