N.H. News Recap

Dec 06 2024 162 ep. 13 mins 16
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Every Friday, the Morning Edition team at NHPR brings you the top headlines from the week in local news.

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NH News Recap for Dec. 6, 2024: How lawmakers plan to address the housing crisis next session

Dec 06 2024 14 mins  
The Republican-controlled New Hampshire Legislature picked its leaders this week. And House representatives voted this week to create a new committee dedicated to the state's housing crisis.Lawyers for state Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi asked a lower court judge this week to toss out her corruption case.We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the

NH News Recap for Nov. 22, 2024: What budget cuts to Fish and Game could mean for outdoor recreation

Nov 22 2024 13 mins  
New Hampshire agencies are facing potential funding cuts in the next state budget. That includes Fish and Game, which is already facing significant financial challenges. And it's unusually dry in New Hampshire this November, a time of year when drought is relatively uncommon. We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap with NHPR's Mara Ho

NH News Recap for Nov. 15, 2024: Lawmakers renew push for gun reform, security upgrades a year after NH Hospital shooting

Nov 15 2024 12 mins  
One year ago this Sunday, Bradley Haas, a security guard at New Hampshire Hospital, was killed when a former patient walked into the lobby and opened fire. Moments later, a state trooper shot and killed the gunman, John Madore.The tragedy prompted calls to reform New Hampshire's gun laws and security measures at public buildings. In this edition of the NH News Recap, we look at whe

NH News Recap for Nov. 8, 2024: The election results are in. So what's next for New Hampshire?

Nov 08 2024 13 mins  
Voters turned out in record numbers this week to cast their ballots. New Hampshire Democrats won the federal races, while Republicans claimed victory at the State House. We dive into the election results on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.Guests:Amanda Gokee, Boston GlobeEthan DeWitt, New Hampshire BulletinTop stories stories from around New Hampshire this week:Ayotte

NH News Recap for Nov. 1, 2024: Live from Airport Diner in Manchester

Nov 01 2024 25 mins  
Voters across New Hampshire will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for president, the state’s next governor and more.In this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap, we discuss the top issues on voters’ minds ahead of the election. We also discuss the latest updates from the campaign trail.Guests:Josh Rogers, NHPRAnna Brown, Citizens CountCarol Robidoux, Manche

NH News Recap for Oct. 25, 2024: Candidates race to mobilize voters ahead of Election Day

Oct 25 2024 13 mins  
As Election Day nears, candidates are trying to mobilize voters with campaign events and high profile endorsements. President Joe Biden made a stop in Concord at NHTI with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders at the New Hampshire Democratic party headquarters. U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries also visited the state this week to support Maggie Goodlander in her bid to represen

NH News Recap for Oct. 18, 2024: State Supreme Court Justice and former state Senator indicted

Oct 18 2024 13 mins  
The longtime head of New Hampshire’s Port Authority, Geno Marconi, has been indicted for alleged witness tampering, retaliation and other charges. His wife, Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi was also indicted this week for allegedly trying to intervene in that investigation. She is a New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice. And former state Sen. Andy Sanborn was also indicted this week f

NH News Recap for Oct. 11, 2024: Candidates for governor work to sway voters on top issues

Oct 11 2024 13 mins  
In less than a month Granite Staters will elect a new governor. Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former US Senator Kelly Ayotte are vying for the corner office, and we hear the top issues they’re campaigning on as they work to sway voters.And the Keene Board of Education met this week to discuss possible changes to its lunch debt policy. Advocates have raised concerns that

NH News Recap for Oct. 4, 2024: Syringe service programs show signs of success in Manchester

Oct 04 2024 12 mins  
A group of parents is suing the Bow School District after officials barred two of them from school grounds for protesting transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ sports.And the city of Manchester has passed an ordinance regulating syringe service programs. It’s the first municipality in the state to do so. Manchester Public Health Director Anna Thomas says harm reductio

NH News Recap for Sept. 27, 2024: Latest in the battle over the state's school funding model

Sep 27 2024 13 mins  
The legal fight over how the state funds its schools continues as the New Hampshire Supreme Court takes up two separate lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim claim the current funding model is unfair to school districts and taxpayers and that the state is not providing an "adequate education." Republican and Democratic lawmakers are also weighing in.And with the cost of buying or renting