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ArchivesNew Hampshire Sets Up Animal Rescue TeamsBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, January 24, 2008.Saving Kitty or Max during a major disaster or emergency may seem a bit extravagant when so many people need help. But federal law now requires cities and towns to have evacuation plans for animals during disasters…..or risk losing FEMA assistance. The mandate is a direct result of what happened in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit. Thousands of people were separated from their pets or forced to abandon them. Following the federal regulations, New Hampshire is setting up its own animal rescue teams to help during emergencies. NHPR’s Amy Quinton attended a recent training and files this report. listen:
  PUC Staff Signs on to Revised Verizon-Fairpoint DealBy David Darman on Thursday, January 24, 2008.Fairpoint Communications has stepped closer to taking over Verizon’s traditional phone service in Northern New England. The staff of New Hampshire’s Public Utilities Commission has given the green light to a deal that would lower the price Fairpoint would pay for the land line network. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Legislative Leaders on The Exchange Legislative leaders discuss the State of the State address on The Exchange. Clockwise from top left: House Speaker Terie Norelli, Senate Minority Leader Ted Gatsas, House Senior Republican Policy Advisor Gene Chandler and Senate President Sylvia Larsen. (Brady Carlson, NHPR) State of the State Address Wrap-UpBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 24, 2008.The morning after Governor John Lynch’s State of the State Address, we’ll sit down with the leadership of the House and Senate to talk about the report and the picture it paints of the health of the Granite State. We’ll also look at what implications the speech may have in terms of policy and legislation for the new year. Guests
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