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Supreme Court Backs EPA On Clean Air Rules

By Mark Bevis on Tuesday, February 27, 2001.

The US Supreme Court ruled today that the EPA has the right to its own methods for writing clean air regulations. The ruling is the last gasp for industry efforts to stifle clean air standards.

Tax Credits For Sale

By Mark Bevis on Monday, February 26, 2001.

Families in Transition is trying to raise money to build a new building to house and assist homeless women and their children. In a deal worked out with the Community Development Finance Authority, FIT is offering tax credits available to businesses.

Taxes get Bethlehem residents organized

By Rebecca Brown on Monday, February 26, 2001.

It used to be only 5 people would show up for Bethlehem's budget meetings. Now dozens attend. Why? Taxes.

State Offers Counties a Hand

By Trish Anderton on Thursday, February 22, 2001.

Governor Jeanne Shaheen has signed emergency legislation to help counties that have been unable to borrow money.

Spanish Civil War Rages on at Statehouse

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, February 21, 2001.

Scholars, lawmakers and veterans debated 20th century history yesterday in a hearing over whether or not a plaque honoring New Hampshire Veterans of the Spanish Civil War should hang in the statehouse. The recognition of members of the so-called Abraham Lincoln brigade had been approved by legislative leaders, but is being reconsidered in the wake of protest about honoring communists.

NHPR's Josh Rogers has more.

50 Years of Innovation and Imagination at UNH

By Lisa Peakes on Monday, February 19, 2001.

Exhibit shows the many ways that artists and photographers used the Polaroid camera. Installation includes works by Ansel Adams, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Andy Warhol.

Eagles' presence may indicate a healthier Merrimack

By Lisa Peakes on Thursday, February 15, 2001.

Eagles' nest being watched carefully by wildlife enthusiasts. Merrimack river is cleaner, but may not be yielding the healthiest food for the birds. Eagles are being watched to see whether they'll breed succesfully.

Budget Battle Begins

By Trish Anderton on Thursday, February 15, 2001.

Many House Republicans sat silent as Governor Jeanne Shaheen unveiled her budget proposal. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports this year's could be the most heated and partisan budget debate in memory.

Portsmouth Conference on Fishing

By Roger Wood on Thursday, February 15, 2001.

Fishermen are taking part in study to find ways to protect fish from by-catch

Hess Touts School Plan

By Trish Anderton on Wednesday, February 14, 2001.

Prominent Republican David Hess believes he has at least part of the answer to the state's education funding dilemma. But Democrats say he's robbing Peter to pay Paul.