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ArchivesRetirement Reform 101By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Lawmakers continue to push through a massive bill to reform the public pension system that provides retirement benefits to police, firefighters, teachers, state and municipal workers. Today a senate committee finished its work on the bill and is sending it to the Senate floor. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
  A Bright Spot in Gloomy Real Estate MarketBy Kevin Forrest on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Across the country, bad news abounds on the real estate front. But there are bright spots, and one of them shines right here in the Granite State. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports: listen:
Audit Finds Ailing Board Of MedicineBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.4-year audit finds management controls often "weak or nonexistent" at board that regulates doctors. While board leaders say they will address findings they agree with, lawmakers may force the issue. listen:
House Finance Committee Adopts Ed. Funding PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.The House Finance Committee has endorsed an education funding plan that spends less than the Senate version. The plan would also eliminate so-called donor towns. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Town Needs Money to Move the DeadBy Chris Jensen on Monday, April 28, 2008.Towns throughout the state are facing budget crunches. But in Coos County, Northumberland residents not only need to take care of the living, they have to take care of the dead. The Connecticut River is eroding the ground of an old cemetery. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
900 Homes Slated for Exclusive Mt. Washington ResortBy Chris Jensen on Friday, April 25, 2008.The North Country is still mourning the loss of paper-manufacturing jobs and fretting about its future. But a 1 billion dollar development projected to bring hundreds of jobs is starting up in Coos County. NHPR Correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
On the Border, Many New Hampshire Lottery Players Prefer MassachusettsBy David Darman on Thursday, April 24, 2008.New Hampshire’s Lottery loses some of its own customers where it competes head to head with the Massachusetts lottery. This only adds pressure to the state’s effort to try and raise more money from the games. But luring customers back to New Hampshire may be a very difficult way to raise more cash. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Online Rogue Pharmacies Selling Prescription Drugs to AddictsBy Dianne Finch on Wednesday, April 23, 2008.Last year, 168 people died from drug overdoses in the state – many from prescription pain killers. But for those who don’t have prescriptions – narcotics can still easily be bought on the internet through rogue pharmacies. NHPR’s Dianne Finch reports that state senators are considering a House-backed bill that aims to crack down on the practice. listen:
Attorney General Opposes Death Penalty StudyBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.Yesterday, the Senate Judiciary Committee took up a bill that would create a study commission to examine the death penalty. The House has already passed the measure. But New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports the Attorney General warns passing the legislation could affect the two capital cases her office is pursuing. listen:
The Greening of Data CentersBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, April 22, 2008.You may think telecommuting, online business meetings, or emails may be the more environmentally friendly way to save energy. listen:
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