Saturday, January 22, 2022

PNS Daily Newscast - January 21, 2022
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Despite a failed attempt in the U.S. Senate, more than 200 business owners call for federal reforms to strengthen election laws, and the U.S. Supreme Court deals another blow to abortion providers.

2022Talks - January 21, 2022
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President Biden gets cheers and jeers as he marks his first year in the White House, the Jan. 6 committee wants to hear from Ivanka Trump, and the Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Texas abortion law.

The Yonder Report - January 20, 2022
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Expanded broadband akin to electrification in rural America 80 years ago; small Wyoming grocery store survives monopolization; revitalized Kansas town gets national recognition; and Montana's Native communities look for voter suppression work-arounds.

New Hampshire

In 2020, the cost of a two-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire rose 5% over the previous year. (sewcream/Adobe Stock)
In 2020, the cost of a two-bedroom apartment in New Hampshire rose 5% over the previous year. (sewcream/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

NH Courts Offer Landlord-Tenant Mediation to Reduce Evictions

As many Granite Staters struggle to pay ever-increasing rent prices, the New Hampshire court system is offering mediation for landlords and their …

A bill before the New Hampshire General Court would implement an outreach program for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
A bill before the New Hampshire General Court would implement an outreach program for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
Anti-Hunger Advocates Urge More SNAP Outreach in NH

Supply-chain issues, inflation and job loss during the pandemic have put many families' food security at risk. In New Hampshire, food insecurity …

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Medical expenses are tied to nearly 67% of personal bankruptcies in the United States. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
"No Surprises Act" Could Stop Unexpected Medical Bills

A new federal law, the "No Surprises Act," expands state protections already in place in New Hampshire to prevent surprise medical billing. In 2018…

Fourteen states and the District of Columbia currently have school voucher programs. (sveta/Adobe Stock)
Fourteen states and the District of Columbia currently have school voucher programs. (sveta/Adobe Stock)
NH Parents, Public School Advocates Oppose New Voucher Bill

A bill in New Hampshire would allow local communities to opt into financing education for children who attend private schools or homeschooling…

In some New Hampshire communities, slower-than-advertised broadband speeds are making working or learning from home more difficult. (Claudiu/Adobe Stock)
In some New Hampshire communities, slower-than-advertised broadband speeds are making working or learning from home more difficult. (Claudiu/Adobe Stock)
NH Officials: Rural Granite Staters Need More Reliable Broadband

Granite Staters say the funding for broadband in the bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law last month is critical for their communities…

New Hampshire is one of eight states that have passed laws to restrict the teaching of concepts such as systemic racism and gender identity. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
New Hampshire is one of eight states that have passed laws to restrict the teaching of concepts such as systemic racism and gender identity. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
Educators, Parents, Union File Lawsuit Against NH 'Divisive Concepts' Bill

CONCORD, N.H. -- Educators, parents and the American Federation of Teachers-New Hampshire (AFT) have filed a lawsuit against the state's so-called …

The New Hampshire State House will vote on congressional maps for the next decade in early January. (ldroslab/Adobe Stock)
The New Hampshire State House will vote on congressional maps for the next decade in early January. (ldroslab/Adobe Stock)
Granite Staters Seek Transparent Redistricting Process

CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire is in the thick of redistricting, and groups say voters have been making it clear at public hearings they want to see …

Advocates for children and families say the Build Back Better Act would improve Medicaid and CHIP, the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (Evgeniy Kalinovskiy/Adobe Stock)
Advocates for children and families say the Build Back Better Act would improve Medicaid and CHIP, the federal Children's Health Insurance Program (Evgeniy Kalinovskiy/Adobe Stock)
Report: Build Back Better Would Help NH Children, Families

CONCORD, N.H. -- Health advocates are pressing the U.S. Senate to pass the Build Back Better Act, after it cleared the House last month. It would …

Three in four Americans have experienced some type of fraud in the past. (Anna Voloshyna/Adobe Stock)
Three in four Americans have experienced some type of fraud in the past. (Anna Voloshyna/Adobe Stock)
Groups: Watch Out for Scammers During Holiday Shopping

CONCORD, N.H. -- With the holiday shopping season under way, experts are urging Granite Staters to watch out for scammers. A survey from AARP found …

Nationally, one in four young people who age out of the foster system experience homelessness within four years. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
Nationally, one in four young people who age out of the foster system experience homelessness within four years. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
Groups: Don't Leave Young People Behind in Homeless Services

CONCORD, N.H. -- As National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month comes to a close, groups will continue working to identify barriers for young people …

If passed, nearly 24,000 New Hampshire residents would save hundreds of dollars on average per year in healthcare costs, according to White House estimates. (Adobe Stock)
If passed, nearly 24,000 New Hampshire residents would save hundreds of dollars on average per year in healthcare costs, according to White House estimates. (Adobe Stock)
Potential Savings for NH Seniors in Build Back Better Healthcare Reforms

CONCORD, N.H. -- The $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act heads to the U.S. Senate after passing the House last week. The bill attempts to lower …

A single person in New Hampshire can make up to $37,696 and still be eligible to receive fuel assistance for home heating. (rh2010/Adobe Stock)
A single person in New Hampshire can make up to $37,696 and still be eligible to receive fuel assistance for home heating. (rh2010/Adobe Stock)
As Winter Moves In, Granite Staters Urged to Apply for Fuel Assistance

CONCORD, N.H. -- As cold weather moves in, Granite Staters are being urged to apply for fuel assistance, if they think they might need some help …

 

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