Supreme Court

A Granite State Take On The National Gay Marriage Debate

Laura Knoy — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

As the U.S. Supreme court hears two cases concerning same-sex marriage this week, we’ll get reaction from New Hampshire people involved in this issue. Our state is among the nine which allow same-sex couples to marry. We’ll talk with those involved in making this happen and those who believe it was the wrong choice.

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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments In N.H. Generic Drug Case

Amanda Loder — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:18:56 +0000

Today the US Supreme Court heard arguments related to the case of a New Hampshire woman seriously injured after taking a generic drug.

Writers on a New England Stage: Jeffrey Toobin

Virginia Prescott — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0000

As senior legal analyst for CNN, staff writer for the New Yorker, and the author of The Nine, Jeffrey Toobin knows more than a few things about and more than a few people inside the United States Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Gives Decision on ACA Medicaid Expansion to NH

Sam Evans-Brown — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:31:11 +0000

This is a closer look at the Supreme Court’s Ruling as it relates to Medicaid in the Granite State. Under the upheld law, an additional 17 million people nationwide are set to become eligible for Medicaid in 2014. That’s a 27 percent increase. The new threshold is $29,000 dollars a year for a family of four.

Congressional Delegation Reaction Falls Along Party Lines

Sarah Ashworth — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:48:39 +0000

New Hampshire’s congressional delegation is reacting largely along party lines to the Supreme Court’s ruling on health care.

Video: President Obama's Speech On Affordable Care Act Ruling

NHPR Staff — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:55:51 +0000

In case you missed hearing President Obama's speech on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, you can watch the full speech below courtesy of the White House Blog.

http://youtu.be/b5zU1y_0Geo

N.H. Lawmakers and Politicians React To Supreme Court Decision

NHPR staff — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:08:19 +0000

A look at the statements made by N.H.'s congressional delegation, state lawmakers and state politicians.

Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act

NHPR Staff — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:09:49 +0000

Updated at 10:41 a.m. The Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act. NHPR continues to bring you coverage throughout the day, and reports tonight on All Things Considered.

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule today in the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Today is the last day of the Court's current term, and the ruling is expected to be released not long after 10 a.m.

NH Supreme Court Upholds House Redistricting Plan

Sam Evans-Brown — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:40:47 +0000

New Districts with Floterials | New Districts without Floterials | Previous Districts

Supreme Court Limits Damage Payments To Whistle-Blowers

Carrie Johnson — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:10:00 +0000

The Supreme Court has dealt privacy advocates a huge setback. By a 5-3 majority, the court ruled that people who sue the government for invading their privacy can only recover out-of-pocket damages. And whistle-blower lawyers say that leaves victims who suffer emotional trouble and smeared reputations with few if any options.

Justice Samuel Alito and all four of his conservative colleagues turned back a challenge from a pilot named Stan Cooper.

State Supreme Court Considers Counsel for Indigent Parents

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:54:55 +0000

Do indigent parents have a constitutional right to a lawyer when the state charges that parent with abuse or neglect of their child?

That’s the question put to the state’s top court.

Last year, lawmakers passed a historic budget – making cuts to General Fund spending for the first time since World War II.

One of the casualties....the $1.2 million dollars provided to indigent parents for legal representation in child abuse and neglect proceedings.

Over the past several years, 350-400 parents a year are charged, typically for neglect.