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Next on New Hampshire Outlook tonight. A plan to bail out counties facing a critical cash crunch gets the fast track at the capitol. And a new study shows some fish contain large amounts of mercury and other toxins. We'll show you what's likely to be in fish caught off the coast and in Granite State lakes and streams. Plus. we'll take you to a place where sculptures are showing up in unusual places all over town. |
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Good Evening. I'm Allison McNair. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. We begin tonight with a summary of today's news. |
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New Hampshire counties facing a serious funding crisis got some Fast Track assistance at the State House today. In recent weeks, Rockingham and Merrimack counties have been unable to obtain loans based on their future revenues. Other counties have found money, but only temporarily. Today, with near record speed, the Legislature passed and the governor signed, a bill that guarantees counties won't go broke. OUT:.the motion passes. |
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Soundup: 10:21:37 All in favor say aye - those opposed - Bills often take weeks to move from chamber to chamber, but today was the great exception. Within minutes of convening, the House had passed Bill 763 and sent it over to the Senate. The bill permits the state treasurer to invest in the financial obligations of the counties. The legislators are counting on the bill to reassure longtime financial investors. Bite: 35:17 This solution establishes a fallback position that will not likely be needed. We will still expect the traditional lenders will work with the counties. However, this is only a short term fix. In order to resolve this problem for the counties, school districts, and ultimately the state. The administration and mechanics of the property tax must be corrected as soon as possible. A task force has been working on correcting legislation that will establish state-wide standards for assessing and evaluating property. Soundup: 37;18 Senators saying yes Soundup: 38;05 "The motion carries". |
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The constitutionality of the statewide property tax will be decided next month by the Supreme Court. |
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Opposition to an income tax in New Hampshire may be waning. The latest American Research Group poll reports that the Hager-Below-Fernald income tax and statewide property tax plan fares far better than a sales tax. Surveying 600 registered voters Feb. 15-19, the poll found 33 percent favoring that plan, 44 percent opposing it and 23 percent undecided. The Shaheen sales tax plan was favored by 26 percent and opposed by 60 percent of those surveyed. The poll also showed opposition to Hager-Below has dropped significantly since December. |
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A cold start to the day across the state, and now it looks like some snow may be heading in our direction. For the details, we check in with Julia Heemstra of the Mount Washington Observatory for the forecast. OUT: |
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CG:WEATHER\Tonight\North\Thickening clouds with light snow likely towards morning\Little or no accumulation\Low 5 below to 5 above this evening\ CG:WEATHER\Tonight\South\Cloudy with light snow after midnight\Little or no accumulation\Low near 10 \ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\North\Snow showers likely\High in the mid 20s\\ CG:WEATHER\Tomorrow\South\Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers\High in the lower 30s\\ Tonight NORTH Thickening clouds with light snow likely towards morning. Little or no snow accumulation. Low 5 below to 5 above this evening.then temperatures slowly rising. Light wind. Chance of snow 60 percent. SOUTH Cloudy with light snow likely after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Low near 10 this evening.then temperatures slowly rising. Light wind. Chance of snow 60 percent. Friday NORTH Snow showers likely. High in the mid 20s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent. SOUTH Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. High in the lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. |
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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services today issued an important advisory against eating certain kinds of fish. Producer Scott Jones explains who is at risk and what fish to avoid. CG:BULLET3\NH Fish Consumption Advisory\Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women - one 8-ounce meal of freshwater fish per month\Children under 7 - one 3-ounce meal of freshwater fish per month\All others-no more than four 8-ounce meals of freshwater fish per month.\source: NH Dept of Health and Human Services |
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CG:BUMP\FOR MORE INFORMATION\ FDA ADVISORY www.fda.gov NH Department of Health Services www.dhhs.state.nh.us\X FOR MORE INFORMATION: FDA ADVISORY www.fda.gov NH Department of Health Services www.dhhs.state.nh.us http:/www.dhhs.state.nh.us/index.nsf?Open follow links in Risk Assessment http:/www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2001/advisory.html FDA advisory |
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Yesterday an overflow crowd was in Concord for a hearing on legislation that would refuse to recognize civil unions contracted between members of the same sex in other states. Joining me to talk about HB 454, sponsor of the bill Representative Daniel Itse of Fremont and Representative Ray Buckley of Manchester. |
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Thanks to Representative Ray Buckley and Representative Daniel Itse. |
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CG:BUMP\FOR MORE INFORMATION\HB 454 Webster: New Hamsphire Government Online www.state.nh.us/\X \ |
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In business news, The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program says it's excited and amazed at the number of applicants seeking grants. The Legislature established the program last June. It provides matching grants to locally supported and initiated land conservation and historic preservation projects. 102 communities submitted applications seeking more than 20 million dollars. That far exceeds the three million dollars appropriated by the state. |
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It was a little like Mr. Toad's wild ride on Wall Street today. Trading was choppy and there were wide swings in the gains and losses before days end. Analysts say investors are confused by the latest economic report. This one by the Conference Board. The Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose last month, reversing three consecutive monthly declines. Some say they're concerned that the Fed won't act to move rates when it meets next month. The Dow ended flat at point-two-three. The Nasdaq was down nearly 24 points. |
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Here's a look at the top five movers of interest to New Hampshire investors. Anheuser Busch was down one and eleven. Chubb was up over one point. Oxford Health was up one point 31. Sanmina Corp was down more than one and a half. Texas Instruments was down one and a half. CG:STOCKS\Anheuser Busch\43.43\-1.11\Chubb\70.50\+1.10\Oxford Health\31.19\+1.31\Sanmina Corp\31.81\-1.63\Texas Instruments\32.70\-1.55 |
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Finally tonight, we take you to the town of Alstead, where strange animals and sculptures have been showing up in fields and along roadsides for years. It's the passionate work of one man who by day operates a welding business. And by night. turns his shop into a metal sculpting art studio. Chip Neal caught up with Bob Taylor just about this time last winter. Chip Neal visits Alstead where strange animals have been showing up alongside the roads and in the fields all around the area |
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Tomorrow on New Hampshire Outlook - From the budget battle to the county bailout. Get the story behind the headlines when Journalists have a lively discussion of issues around the Granite state. |
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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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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. From the County bailout to the budget battle. Get the story behind the headlines when Journalists have a lively discussion of issues around the Granite state. Join us tonight at 7:30 only on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Monday on New Hampshire Outlook. We'll take you the Granite State culinary arts program that provides classical french techniques with cutting edge technology. |
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It's the most wonderful time of the year -for scam artists that is.The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is warning residents that now's the time when scam artists zero in on people who might be expecting income tax refunds. Authorities say scam artists are using every venue to contact potential victims - from e-mail, to fax to phone. They urge residents to be skeptical about any unsolicited offers to manage investments. |
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If you're getting a bit of cabin fever. and want to get out and do something this weekend, there's something for everyone allover the state in our weekly calendar. OUT: |
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The uncertainty over public school funding is shelving plans for a full day kindergarten program in Franklin.The expansion from a half day to a full day program was recommended by the school board. The city council was asked to issue up to 499-thousand dollars in bonds.A similar bond issue was killed by the City Council last year. |
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The state board of education has okayed revisions in New Hampshire's special education law. Schools are required to seek parental consent to change a child's education plan, but can go ahead with the changes if they don't hear from parents within two weeks of sending them the proposal. The regulations require the paperwork to be sent certified mail and that school officials document each phone call they make to parents. Board members say moving closer to the federal rules will end the hassle of trying to track down the few parents who are uncooperative. But some parents and advocates are concerned they will have less control over their children's education. |