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ArchivesDam Owners Ask State Lawmakers for Financial HelpBy David Darman on Thursday, February 23, 2006.New Hampshire officials in charge of more than 250 aging dams have told lawmakers they need at least one million dollars to repair them. It could take millions more to fix the hundreds of dams in private hands in the state that also need repairs. But state officials have so far had little success in getting the legislature to pony up more money. And private owners are very much on their own when their dams need repairs. New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more. Senate Considers Government Pandemic PowersBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, February 23, 2006.Today the Senate is expected to consider a measure to give state government special authority in the event of a pandemic. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. Guitarist Alex de GrassiBy Shay Zeller on Thursday, February 23, 2006.Guitarist Alex de Grassi developed his chops with the Windham Hill label in the late 1970's and has been playing internationally since then. He was born in Japan and lives on the left coast but is performing at The Stone Church in Newmarket Thursday and in Marblehead, Massachusetts Friday. He'll play some tunes in the studio and talk about his work and upcoming CD. Fair Share Health Care?By Laura Knoy on Thursday, February 23, 2006.Commonly called the Wal-Mart bill, New Hampshire and 29 other states have tossed around the possibility of forcing larger employers to carry a greater responsibility in covering people who are uninsured with legislation commonly named fair share bills. New Hampshire’s fair share bill is now killed, but for uninsured Granite Staters, and businesses alike, the future of finding an affordable healthcare plan looks ominous. Laura's guests are Jim Roche, President and CEO of the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association and Jonathon Parker, National Director for Americans for Healthcare. We'll also hear from Jen Skalka, State House Reporter for the Baltimore Sun in Maryland and Marcia Moody, Democratic Representative from Newmarket and sponsor of New Hampshire's Fair Share Health Care legislation. |
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