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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. Governor Jeanne Shaheen presented her budget proposal to the legislature today. We'll take a look at the numbers and have reaction live in our studio. Plus. it's winter recess and thousands of parents will be joining their children on ski trips. But the rules of the slopes are changing. We'll show you what you need to know before you head to the mountains. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Governor Jeanne Shaheen presented her budget to the legislature today. In addition to laying out what she said was a responsible two year budget, the governor called for a long term solution to education funding. Here are excerpts from her speech. |
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The Governor's speech was marked by dozens of rounds of applause, mostly from democrats. Republicans had different reactions. OUT: |
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Joining me now are House Democratic Leader Peter Burling, and Republican Representative Michael Whalley deputy speaker of the house. Gentleman will this battle fall strictly on party lines? |
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Reaction tonight from Senate President Arthur Klemm. Klemm says the Senate welcomes the Governor's input. And that "I do believe with a new House and Senate, we will explore all potential solutions to the education funding issue this year and we will balance the budget.As we move forward, I expect we will see a long term bipartisan solution to the budget issues that maintains NH's advantage as a low tax state." |
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CG:BUMP\FOR MORE INFORMATION\Governor's Budget Address\www.state.nh.us/governor/budget/index.html\ |
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Turning now to the weather. We checked in a few minutes ago with Katie Hess at the Mount Washington Observatory. OUT: |
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CG:WEATHER\Tonight\Northern and Central\Mostly Clear \Lows 0 to -10\\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight\Southern and Coastal\Partly cloudy\Lows in the teens\\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Sunny start \Increasing afternoon clouds\Highs near 30\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\Central and South\Increasing clouds - snow likely late\Little or no accumulation\Highs 30 to 35\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow \Coastal\Increasing clouds \Snow and sleet likely late\Little or no accumulation\Highs 35 to 40 |
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Each year, skiing and snowboarding pump over half a billion dollars into New Hampshire's economy. And the approaching February school vacation is a busy time for ski areas. Producer Scott Jones show us some important safety tips. OUT:scott's sign off CG:BULLET4\YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE\4. Whenever Starting Downhill or Merging, Look Uphill and Yield\5. Use Devices to Help Prevent Runaway Equipment\6. Observe Signs and Warnings, and Keep Off Closed Trails\7. Know How to Use the Lifts Safely\Source: National Ski Areas Association CG:BULLET3\YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE\1. Always Stay in Control\2. People Ahead of You Have the Right of Way\3. Stop in a Safe Place for You and Others\Source: National Ski Areas Association |
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For more information on Safe Skiing, you can contact the Loon Mountain Ski Patrol at loonpatrol-dot-org or The National Ski Areas Association at nsaa-dot-org. |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - Journalists from around the state will join me to talk about the week's top stories. The Governor's Budget, a state income tax for New Hampshire and more. Join us tomorrow at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for Secrets of the Pharaohs. We'll be back tomorrow at 7:30. Good night. |
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Even with the tone of the market showing improvement, analysts caution against reading too much into the upturn. Many expect to see continued churning. The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 95 points. The American Stock Exchange was down 2 points. The tech-focused Nasdaq composite rose 61 points to 25-hundred-53, extending its gains from the previous session. And the broader S-and-P 500 index gained ten points. |
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Congressman John Sununu has introduced a bill to help families of fallen police officers or firefighters. His plan would make survivor benefits paid to families exempt from federal taxes. Sununu says benefits already are protected for safety personnel killed since 1997. His bill eliminates the cutoff date. It would apply to families of police officers, corrections officers, firefighters or EMTs killed in the line of duty. |
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The discovery of two bald eagles nesting near the path of the proposed Manchester Airport access road is not likely to stop the project. Acting Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray says the presence of the eagles may mean moving a proposed highway bridge further away from the nest. The nest is next to the Merrimack River in Bedford. Eagles are protected by state and federal law. |
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-- Senator Bob Smith today introduced a plan to help clean up abandoned factory sites, including hundreds in New Hampshire. The so-called "Brownfields" legislation would provide money to clean up dormant sites so they can be redeveloped safely. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Journalists from around the state will join me to talk about the week's top stories. The Governors budget, the continued debate over funding education, and more. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. Former NH Governor Hugh Gregg and UNH Professor Ross Gittell join us to talk about and reveal results on the impact of the First in the Nation Primary on the state of NH. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |