New Hampshire
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Burnout, low wages leave NH child care centers short staffed
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
Northern NH offers prime viewing of 'life-changing' total solar eclipse
All of New England will experience some form of today's total solar eclipse but northern New Hampshire will offer prime viewing. The sky will darken …
NH groups celebrate planned closure of New England’s last coal plant
Environmental activists in New Hampshire are celebrating the planned closure of New England's last coal-fired power plant. Granite Shore Power said …
NH House passes strict voter ID bill allowing registration challenges
The New Hampshire House passed a bill to eliminate any exceptions to the state's voter ID law and requires documented proof of citizenship in order to…
NH healthcare worker shortage leaves Alzheimer’s patients few options
A health care workforce shortage in New Hampshire is leaving Alzheimer's patients and their families with few options for treatment. Patients facing …
NH lawmakers push for uncertified teachers in classrooms
New Hampshire lawmakers are considering legislation to allow part-time, uncertified teachers in the classroom. The bill would eliminate New …
Ag census reveals major boost in New England farm-production value
New agricultural census data show a significant increase in production value for New England farms over the past five years. There are nearly 31,000 …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
NH youth spearhead resolution to improve students’ climate change education
New Hampshire lawmakers are requesting state education officials improve students' understanding of the climate crisis and better prepare them for a g…
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage
Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …
NH House reaffirms support for transgender 'bathroom bill'
New Hampshire lawmakers have voted to advance a so-called "bathroom bill," which opponents said will allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination. House Bill 396 …
Despite lack of data, NH lawmakers push expanded private-school vouchers
New Hampshire's program to subsidize private education with public tax dollars is rapidly expanding, but opponents believe a lack of data on student …