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ArchivesNew Web Tool Shows Which Hospitals Cost MoreBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, February 28, 2007.The state has unveiled its latest effort to help people find the least expensive providers of health care. A new web site called N H Healthcost-dot org shows how much patients and insurance companies pay for about thirty procedures, from delivering a baby to getting an X-ray of your foot. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jon Greenberg has more. listen:
  A New Hampshire Man Aims to Race Across America in Less Than 10 DaysBy David Darman on Tuesday, February 27, 2007.The Tour De France may be the best known bicycle race in the world. But this June, dozens of riders will compete in race across America, taking in thousands of miles in less than 10 days. Two particpants in the race are from New Hampshire, and one discusses how he's getting ready to log the miles. listen:
Labor Activists Working to Change Federal Labor LawBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, February 26, 2007.Organized Labor in New Hampshire is backing a bill before the US Congress making it easier for workers to join a union. Democratic Representatives Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter are two of more than two hundred sponsors of the Employee Free Choice Act. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
Global Warming Resolution Coming to 180 Town MeetingsBy Donna Moxley on Friday, February 23, 2007.Voters across New Hampshire will be asked to think globally during local town meetings this year. Dozens of towns have included on their agendas a non-binding resolution to raise awareness of global warming. It's part of a plan by a coalition of environmental groups to influence the debate during the primary season. And a Keene High School teacher has been using the initiative as a teaching tool. The Keene Sentinel's Donna Moxley reports. listen:
Lawmakers Push to Extend Governor's TermBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, February 23, 2007.Some lawmakers want to amend the state constitution and double a governor's term from two to four years. But to critics a two-year gubernatorial term is as sacred as the state's motto or its tax structure. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
A Letter from Iraq: Sgt. Chris LeblancBy Mark Bevis on Friday, February 23, 2007.Each week since October, NHPR's Mark Bevis has been checking in with members of the 36-43rd Company of the New Hampshire National Guard currently guarding a detention center in Baghdad. Today he speaks with Sgt. Chris Leblanc. listen:
New Hampshire House Moves to Change How Courts Handle Civil SuitsBy David Darman on Thursday, February 22, 2007.The New Hampshire House has passed a bill that would change the law regarding how courts award damages in civil suits. But business leaders and city and town governments are adamantly against it. listen:
State Senate Passes Restaurant Smoking BanBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, February 22, 2007.The split-party vote came after several hours of debate over public heath versus freedom of choice, and many charges of political posturing. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Report Says State Continues to Face Education InequityBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.A new report released today shows that the inequity in education funding between rich and poor towns is as great now as it was back in the late 90's. The study comes as lawmakers and the governor are busy trying to find the latest fix to what is a perennial issue. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Primary Place: The Saga of One Town Through a Presidential Season -- Part OneBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, February 20, 2007.The presidential primary seems to get started earlier every time it rolls around. This year, there are open races on both sides with at least twelve candidates between the two parties. It’s a complicated picture and to help sort it out, NHPR is going to watch as the citizens of one town wrestle with their choices between now and whenever the New Hampshire primary takes place. The town is Exeter, population 14,704 according to the latest census. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Jon Greenberg has the first in this ongoing series. listen:
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