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ArchivesRetirement Reform 101By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Lawmakers continue to push through a massive bill to reform the public pension system that provides retirement benefits to police, firefighters, teachers, state and municipal workers. Today a senate committee finished its work on the bill and is sending it to the Senate floor. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
  A Bright Spot in Gloomy Real Estate MarketBy Kevin Forrest on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Across the country, bad news abounds on the real estate front. But there are bright spots, and one of them shines right here in the Granite State. The Vermont Standard's Kevin Forrest reports: listen:
Dr. Ingrid Mattson, President of the Islamic Society of North AmericaBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.Canadian born, Catholic raised, Dr. Ingrid Mattson made history in 2006 when she became the first woman and first convert to head up the continent’s largest Muslim organization. Today she’s speaking at St. Paul’s School in Concord as part of the New Hampshire Humanities Council “Shifting Ground: Religion and Civic Life in America” We’ll speak to Mattson about her journey to Islam, her goals as president of the Islamic Society of North America and the state of the Muslim faith in America today. Guest
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Getting an Early Green EducationBy Jacob Eaton on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.For some, an eco-friendly way of life can’t start soon enough. Parents who wish to instill environmentally friendly values in their children from an early age now have the opportunity to enroll their tykes in Le Petit Paradis in New York City. Audit Finds Ailing Board Of MedicineBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.4-year audit finds management controls often "weak or nonexistent" at board that regulates doctors. While board leaders say they will address findings they agree with, lawmakers may force the issue. listen:
House Finance Committee Adopts Ed Funding PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.The House Finance Committee has endorsed an education funding plan that spends less than the Senate version. The plan would also eliminate so-called donor towns. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Next Green Thing: Reverse CarpentryBy Abby Goldstein on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.Often on Word of Mouth, we look for the Next Green Thing -- new ways people are working to make the earth a healthier place to live. Producer Ryan White followed Der to work one day and filed this story. The piece was part of KBOO's Earth Day special, "Follow the Garbage". KBOO is a community radio station in Portland, Oregon. This piece comes to us via the Public Radio Exchange. listen:
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This applies to all aspects of our society, and Tuesday on the show, we look at one man's efforts to make the construction industry more sustainable. His name is Der Lovett, owner of 