Jackie Harris
Morning Edition ProducerAs the producer for Morning Edition, I produce conversations that give context and perspective to local topics. I’m interested in stories that give Granite Staters insight into initiatives that others are leading in New Hampshire, as well as the issues facing the state.
Reach out to me if you want to hear an interview on Morning Edition about an issue or topic in your community. I’m always interested in hearing from listeners about what is affecting your community and who you want to hear on our show.
You can email Jackie at jharris@nhpr.org.
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Many of the concerns of abuse or improper restraint have been detailed in reports by the Disability Rights Center and the New Hampshire Office of the Child Advocate. -
The program, FAST Forward, is covered by Medicaid, but kids on private insurance often don’t have the same access to it. The New Hampshire House is voting on a bill Thursday that would change that. -
New Hampshire is full of historic homes, barns and churches that are at risk of falling apart, but there's a shortage of people who know how to fix them. -
Half of the correctional officer jobs in the New Hampshire Department of Corrections are vacant. Rep. Travis Corcoran could face a formal censure by the House of Representatives. And the Secretary of State issues new guidance for college voters. -
President Donald Trump has been outspoken about fighting antisemitism, but it continues to creep into politics nationally and here in New Hampshire. -
ICE offers at least $100,000 in stipends, and local police departments are using that money to pay for operating expenses. -
The Senior Community Service Employment Program assists low-income older adults across the country as they learn resume writing, computer skills, and obtain other information or certifications they may need to get back in the workforce. -
The Office of the Child Advocate says it is increasing oversight of the Sununu Youth Services Center following new allegations of abuse and neglect of children in the state’s care. -
The Trump administration is pushing for states like New Hampshire to stop holding onto federal benefits intended for foster care children. -
Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine draw thousands of skiers and hikers in spring. This backcountry mecca, the birthplace of extreme skiing in America, is a three-hour drive from Boston. It’s both accessible and dangerous.
