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ArchivesHigh Fuel Costs Affect Lakes Region BoatersBy Shannon Mullen on Friday, May 16, 2008.Nearly half the tourists who come to New Hampshire visit the Lakes Region. And they spend millions of dollars while they’re here. But some businesses in the area are bracing for the high gas prices to hit their bottom line this year…. especially companies whose profits depend on boats. NHPR correspondent Shannon Mullen has more. listen:
  Many Are Leaving the Real Estate FieldBy David Darman on Friday, May 16, 2008.It is not unusual these days to hear about job losses in any number of industries. But one area that gets little publicity about a shrinking workforce is the real estate business. It’s not the best of times for that industry, with sales slowing and credit tightening. Those conditions have convinced many agents to find other work, or at least pray hard for a sale. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Manchester Faces Cuts to Bus SystemBy Ellen Grimm on Thursday, May 15, 2008.Due in part to the rising cost of gasoline, more people are riding Manchester's city buses. But the city’s budget is tight this year and that bus system faces deep cuts. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
Phone Jamming Scandal Gets Hearing in US HouseBy Matt Laslo on Thursday, May 15, 2008.The phone jamming scandal from New Hampshire's 2002 election is now a contentious issue on Capitol Hill. Democrats are investigating what they say was White House involvement in the incident while Republicans say Democrats are just fishing for headlines. NHPR Correspondent Matt Laslo reports from Washington. listen:
Group Aims to Cap Property Taxes in 11 CommunitiesBy David Darman on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.A group calling itself the “New Hampshire Advantage Coalition” is petitioning 11 communities to cap local property tax rates. Coalition officials say caps are needed to control fast escalating local taxes. But critics say the caps can unduly constrict spending, to the point that they do more harm than good. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Ed Funding Amendment Rejected By HouseBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Despite backing from legislative leaders and Governor Lynch, amendment falls about 100 votes short of the needed 3/5th support. The margin has top house lawmakers from both parties saying they see little hope an amendment could ever win broad bipartisan backing. listen:
House To Vote On School Funding AmendmentBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Amendment has the backing of Governor Lynch and legislative leaders in both parties, but it also has many opponents, including the teachers union, many house conservatives, and the Democratic chairs of a half-dozen House committees. listen:
Renewable Energy Company Has Big Plans for Former Timco SawmillBy Amy Quinton on Monday, May 12, 2008.A new green energy company plans to buy the former Timco sawmill in Barnstead. listen:
Manchester Mayor's Draft Budget Cuts School FundingBy Ellen Grimm on Friday, May 9, 2008.In Manchester, city revenues are down. And as a result, the Mayor and aldermen are grappling with a tighter financial situation. The Mayor's proposed budget has prompted an emotional public reaction and the specter of layoffs. The city's schools may take a particularly hard hit. NHPR correspondent Ellen Grimm went to one city middle school to find out what a tighter school budget might mean. She files this report. listen:
Downeaster Managers Want New Hampshire Money For the TrainBy David Darman on Thursday, May 8, 2008.The agency in Maine that runs Amtrak’s Downeaster is facing a looming financial crisis. For years, millions of dollars in federal money has helped pay for the train’s operation. But next year the federal money will run out to the tune of millions of dollars a year. Downeaster managers hope New Hampshire might make up some of the loss - a possibility that state policymakers say is unlikely. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
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