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Retooled Education Plan Aired In Senate

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

State Senate Democrats want to add more money to the 914 million dollar school funding plan they unveiled last week. Their revised proposal, which earmarks millions more for poorer towns, mostly drew praise at its first public hearing.

But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports, some questions persist. Prime among them is: where will the money come from?

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Gambling for Economic Recovery

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Several North Country lawmakers and residents tried to persuade a Senate Committee to pass a bill to expand gambling.

They argued the plan would bring needed jobs to a region that is economically devastated.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Doctors May Get Better Risk, Efficacy Data on Prescription Drugs

By Dianne Finch on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Doctors in the state may soon find it easier to learn about the latest scientific findings on drugs they prescribe.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would create an educational service to supplement what doctors get from the pharmaceutical industry.

And the House is expected to vote on it Wednesday.

NHPR’s Dianne Finch has more.

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