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Story Archives of 'NHPR News'Dems Try to Make Points From Manchester Bar FightBy Ellen Grimm on Thursday, July 2, 2009.Manchester Mayor Frank Guinta's run for Congress has run into some controversy. The state Democratic party is criticizing the mayor's behavior following an incident in a private club in town. Republicans are fighting back. Some on both sides say important political issues are getting lost in the fray. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports: Live Dog Racing May Disappear from New HampshireBy Phil Sletten on Thursday, July 2, 2009.The new state budget includes a statue that may end greyhound dog racing in the state. State law used to require tracks run live dog races alongside simulcasting. But changes to the law lifted that requirement to save the state money. NHPR’s Phil Sletten reports. Negotiators Zero In on New State Employee DealBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.Negotiators say they are narrowing in on a new two-year contract for state employees. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. Budget Signed, But Work RemainsBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.The $11.5 billion plan includes cuts that could produce 950 state employee layoffs. It also features tax and fee increases. And while it does not contain major new taxes, or gambling, it does contain some risk. JUA Case Raises Concerns Over New Budget DealBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.Governor Lynch says he isn’t worried about losing the court fight to take $110 million dollars from a medical malpractice fund. But others in the Statehouse are. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. State Layoffs Loom As Negotiations ContinueBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, June 29, 2009.Negotiators have until midnight to reach a new agreement between the state and its employees. If that doesn’t happen, Governor Lynch’s job to find $25 million in savings to help balance the budget will only be that much more painful. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that union representatives and the state agree the longer it takes to reach an agreement the more likely people will lose their jobs. StoryCorps: Sr. Monique TherriaultBy Andrew Parrella on Monday, June 29, 2009.Berlin's Sister Monique Terriault stopped by the mobile booth this month with her friend, Catherine McDowell, to discuss her experiences with the Sisters of Mercy. Litchfield Teacher Resigns After Curriculum ComplaintsBy Phil Sletten on Friday, June 26, 2009.A controversy over reading material at Campbell High School in Litchfield may have led a teacher to resign this week. The move came after some parents complained about the appropriateness of some short stories in an elective English class at the school. NHPR’s Phil Sletten has more. Numbers Divide: The Battle Over State SpendingBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, June 25, 2009.Now that lawmakers have passed a budget, Republicans and Democrats are vying to win the war of spin. Democrats insist they’ve acted responsibly, made tough cuts and held the line on spending. Republicans knock the proposal, saying the majority party has pushed through a reckless plan that actually increases spending at a time when other states are cutting back. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports on the numbers game. The Greening of Hair SalonsBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, June 25, 2009.New Hampshire has its first green hair salon. |
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