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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on New Hampshire's parental notification case. The nine justices unanimously decided lower federal courts went too far in saying the state's law is unconstitutional.

As New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports both supporters and opponents of the law in the state are claiming victory.

This story was awarded an honorable mention in the 2006 Breaking News category by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch gives his State of the State address this morning. We'll get reaction from analysts in the education and business sectors. Former State Education Commissioner Nicholas Donohue and New Hampshire Business Review Editor Jeff Feingold will join us to share their thoughts on the Governor's speech.

Commentator Tracy Hahn-Burkett will share her thoughts on New Hampshire's legislative process.

And the New Hampshire Library of Traditional Jazz is honoring the musical traditions of New Orleans with a new benefit CD. We'll hear some songs from it and talk with one of the men who put it together.

Smoking Ban Legislation
New legislation to completely forbid smoking in all New Hampshire’s bars and restaurants is now before the House. We’ll hear the arguments and whether the bill could become law. Laura's guests are Representative Sheila Francoeur of Rockingham, Chair of the Commerce Committee and primary sponsor of the smoking ban legislation, and Parker Ryan, owner of Widow Fletcher's Tavern in Hampton and member of the N.H. Lodging and Restaurant Association.

Juvenile Criminal Age Legislation
Then, we take a look at another measure to raise the age juvenile criminals are considered adults, allowing seventeen-year-olds to remain in the juvenile justice system. Laura's guests are Robert Wharem, Chief of Police for the Pittsfield Police Department and Merrimack County Representative for the N.H. Chiefs of Police Association, and Joe Diament, Director of the Adolescent Treatment Initiative for New Futures and former Director of the State Division for Juvenile Justice Services.