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We wrap up the latest political news with Republican analyst Tom Rath and Deborah "Arnie" Arneson, Democratic analyst and talk show host at WNTK-FM New London.

Americans have often rolled their eyes over frivolous lawsuits. Now there�s a movement afoot to create a less litigious culture. Trish�s guests are Philip K. Howard, attorney and author of �The Collapse of the Common Good: How America�s Lawsuit Culture Undermines Our Freedom,� www.randomhouse.com , and Kimberly Kirkland, president-elect of the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association www.nhtla.org and professor of law at Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Some observers say the region?s losing its edge due to high tuition and declining enrollment. We?ll look at this trend, and how public and private institutions are responding to these claims. Trish talks with Jeff Selingo, Assistant Editor with the Chronicle of Higher Education, http://chronicle.com/ and Bob Weygand, President of the New England Board of Higher Education www.nebhe.org.

The state’s drought status is now at the emergency level, and towns are beginning to implement water restrictions. We’ll look at what communities are doing about it and what this means for New Hampshire as a whole. Join guest host Allison McNair as she discusses the situation with James Gallagher, chief water resources engineer at the Department of Environmental Services www.des.state.nh.us and Tom Hawley, Hydrologist with the National Weather Service www.nws.noaa.gov .

The Statewide Property Tax. Lawmakers are pushing again to throw it out-—some, in hopes of passing an income tax, others, to overhaul the state role in education funding. But opponents say to "axe the tax" without replacing it is irresponsible.Laura's guests are Fran Wendelboe, a republican from New Hampton, Frank Sapareto, a republican from Derry and Mark Fernald a democrat from Sharon. For more on this and other bills, visit www.state.nh.us .