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Next on New Hampshire Outlook. The State of the State. We'll have highlights from the governors speech. reaction and analysis next. |
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Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. I'm Allison McNair. |
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Gov. Jeanne Shaheen delivered her State of the State Address Thursday morning. In it, she announced economic initiatives for the state, as well as detailing her agenda for education, health care and the environment. Producer Richard Ager has highlights as well as reaction to the speech. |
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Soundup: master tape 1 10:27:38 You know, this year is different. Script: The speech began on a somber note as the governor reflected on the effects of the terrorist attacks. Bite: tape 1 10:28:00 In New Hampshire, we did not yield…did not shut down on Sept. 11th. Bite: tape 1 10:30:50 NH's emergency response systems are strong…to enhance our emergency response systems. 10:31:30 Track: The governor put the greatest emphasis on the economy, beginning with the closed mills in Berlin and Gorham. Bite: tape 1 10:34:32 My goal remains getting those mills operating again. Bite: tape 1 10:35:48 Let me today outline my plan for getting our economy…increase unemployment benefits. Smart thing to do for our economy. Track: The governor also announced a greater emphasis on tourism promotion - and an accelerated $87 million public works program. And to expand international trade… Bite: tape 1 10:40:39 Today, I am announcing that this May I will lead a trade mission to Mexico, one of NH's largest trading partners. Track: Shaheen took credit for lowering electric rates through deregulation, and said that fight is not yet done. Bite: tape 1 10:45:04 I will not stop until every part of NH has lower rates….and now you are in our sights. Track: Education is the subject that has provided the greatest inspiration and frustration during Shaheen's five years as governor. Today, she issued this thinly-veiled warning to the Republican-dominated legislature. Bite: Master tape 1 01:33:45 As a state, we have accepted the responsibility to ensure every child in every town the opportunity for a good education. We cannot - and should not - ever go back to a system that shortchanged some students because of their zip code. If legislation get to my desk that turns back the clock on our children's education, I will veto it. Track: The governor did work on striking a bipartisan stance, noting the issues that both parties support, such as the impending bill to preserve 171,000 acres of northern forest. Bite: tape 2 10;56:25 The bipartisan leadership of the legislature and I have agreed to bond up $10 million for a conservation easement and the outright purchase of the most environmentally sensitive land, including the headwaters of the Connecticut river. Track: Of course, this is an election year, and Governor Shaheen is almost certainly going to run for U.S. Senate. Bite: Todd tape 11:21:02 I thought it was an okay campaign speech for whatever the governor is running for. We covered a lot of old ground and I think that what was missing was the leadership that we're used to here in the legislature. For the last few years, the legislature has been doing the heavy lifting and at this point in time, the governor seems to want to take the credit for some of that heavy lifting. Bite: Todd tape 11:04:25 Politics is about a flow of events. We make accomplishments in one year and see them come to fruition and flower in another year. Each of the things she talked about, health care for kids, support for the economy, kindergarten initiatives, new technologies for the state of NH. Those are things that have taken months and years to accomplish. Bite: Todd tape 11:33:39 I think a lot of the subjects she talked about were very bipartisan. Of course, the part that wasn't in the speech was school accountability, which I think we need to talk about. And I think the legislature is willing to talk about some long-term funding for our education issue without a broad-based tax, so I wish we could have talked about that. Bite: Todd tape 11:11:40 I think as we continue to address education, adequacy, funding, constitutional amendments to deal with the Claremont Supreme court rulings, it's going to be partisan all the way. Track: And finally, on a personal note… Bite: Todd tape 11:15:40 You have to do it because you love it and you love making a difference. Occasionally I'll ask her, how are you feeling about this? And as long as she feels she's making a difference and making life better, she'll stay in politics. Track: For NH Outlook, I'm Richard Ager. |
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The house passed a resolution Thursday - denouncing past state supreme court rulings on education funding. The resolution -- which goes to the Senate -- has no legal effect, but supporters see it as a first step to taking back control over school funding. Opponents condemned the resolution as dangerous because it put the House on record - as saying the state has no constitutional obligation to pay for public schools. The 188-to-152 vote would not give backers of a constiutional amendement the 60 percent needed to pass. |
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The New Hampshire House passed legislation today that helps give more alternatives to charter schools. It would allow supporters to bypass local voters and go to the state board of education for approval. The bill does not replace the charter school law, which gives local voters say over starting local charters. It does give supporters another option to get charters approved - through the state board. Opponents of the bill argue that it's wrong to bypass local taxpayers who still pay for schools that lose the state aid. The bill now goes before the Senate. |
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The labor Department released data Thursday which shows the labor market is stabilizing after the shock of September eleventh. First-time claims for state unemployment benefits nationwide fell by 14,000 in the week ending January 12th to a seasonally adjusted 384-thousand, the lowest level since late July. |
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That news along with some other encouraging economic reports gave markets a boost. The Dow ended up over 137 points, to 98-hundred-50, rebounding from the 211-point loss on Wednesday. The Nasdaq was up forty- one points. And the S and P 500 rose eleven points to eleven-38. |
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Here's a look at stocks of interest to New Hampshire investors. Fisher Scientific rose a dollar twenty- five. General Electric was up a dollar- eight. Teradyne dropped a dollar- seventy- five. Shares of M-B-N-A rose a dollar- seven. And Tyco International ended the day down a dollar- sixty- four. |
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There's more bad news for the debt-laden company that owns New Hampshire's Attitash Bear Peak ski area. Moody's Investors Service has downgraded its credit rating for American Skiing Company. According to Moody's, a reduction in skier visits after the September eleventh attacks is adding to the company's troubled outlook. |
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Four months after granite state businesses offered to give New York rescue workers a break from Ground Zero, the first family to take them up on the offer is about to arrive. The Lakes Region Respite Project was designed to bring the workers to New Hampshire for some rest and relaxation after the September Eleventh terrorist attacks. Among those also planning to spend some time in New Hampshire are widows and family members of firefighters who were killed at the World Trade Center. |
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A New Hampshire advocacy group is suing the state Division of Developmental Services on behalf of about 200 developmentally disabled people waiting for state services. They say the Legislature is to blame for not giving state agencies enough money to comply with laws relating to people with disabilities. Lawers for the advocacy group say many people with disabilities live with their families or in institutional settings that are inappropriate. An official from the state Division of Developmental Services, says they do comply with the law and have a plan to reduce the waiting list within five years. But adds, she has no idea if lawmakers will fund the plan, which would cost the state about two-point-six million dollars a year. |
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It was a snowy Thursday in many parts of the state. Is more snow in the forecast? To find out we checked in earlier with Nicole Plette at the Mount Washington Observatory. |
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Mount Washington Observatory\Thursday On The Summit\Foggy and snowy\High: 11\Peak gust: 74 mph\Visibility: zero to 1/16 mi. Overnight\North\60% chance of snow\Lows: teens\Winds: NW 5 - 10 mph Overnight\South\Cloudy with a chance of flurries\Lows: teens\Winds: West 5 - 10 mph Friday\North\Mostly cloudy\Chance of snow showers\Highs: Uper 20s\Winds: West 5 - 10 mph Friday\South\Chance of snow showers\Highs: low 30s\Winds: West 5 - 10 mph |
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If you are looking to get out and about this weekend there are lots of things going on around the Granite State from concerts and theatre to arts and crafts. Here's a sampling in our weekly arts calendar. |
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Exhibit\The Artist as Dreamer Levy Gallery Portsmouth through 3/3 603-431-4230 Art Exhibit\The Sharon Arts Center Peterborough through 2/17 603-924-7676 Sculpture\Mel Kendrick: Core Samples Hood Museum Hanover through 3/10 603-646-2808 Concert\Music For Flute & Piano Concord January 18 603-228-1196 Crafts\Once a Child - toys League of NH Craftsmen Gallery Concord opens January 18 603-735-6420 Music\Double Reed Day Durham January 19 603-862-2404 Crafts\Textile Day on the Farm Tamworth January 19 603-323-7591 Exhibit\Ahrenholz & Curry Spheris Gallery Walpole opens January 19 603-756-9617 Concert\NH Symphony Orchestra Concord January 24 603-225-1111 |
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Finally, we want to tell you about a 7 year old Dover girl who is being called a hero. That's because she used safety information she learned from city fire and rescue workers to call for emergency medical attention. When Shelby Clement's two year old brother stopped breathing - due to a virus induced seizure - she called 9-11. Shelby's dad tried to revive her brother - while Shelby stayed on the phone, relaying information until the ambulance arrived. Her brother has since recovered. But Shelby came down with that same virus and was hospitalized Tuesday. She's expected to recover. |
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On the next New Hampshire Outlook - journalists from around the state put the week's top stories into perspective. We'll focus on the governor's state of the state and great debate in Concord over gambling. |
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That's it for this edition of our program. For all of us here at New Hampshire Public Television, I'm Ally McNair. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/17/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 6:37 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a report on the 'State of the State' address given by New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen in which she detailed her agenda for education, health care and the environment. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gov. Jeanne Shaheen\D - New Hampshire Rep. Mike Whalley\R-Deputy Speaker Rep. Peter Burling\D - Cornish Arthur Klemm\R-Senate President David Scanlan\R-House Majority Leader Bill Shaheen\Governor's Husband NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/17/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 11:01 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included an interview with Republican Analyst Jayne Marcucci and Democratic Party Member Colin Van Ostern about the governor's State of the State address and what it contained. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Jayne Marcucci\Republican Analyst Colin Van Ostern\NH Democratic Party |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time:1/17/02 / 2200 HOST: Allison McNair Length: 1:00 minutes In addition to a summary of the day's top New Hampshire stories, this edition of New Hampshire Outlook, NHPTV's nightly news magazine, included a report on the weekly art calendar. It included local art exhibits, craft shops, and symphonic concerts taking place in the near future. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Allison McNair NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. How is New Hampshire doing and what lies ahead? Highlights and reaction to the Governor's State of the State address. Tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Tonight on New Hampshire Outlook. from the governor's state of the state to the great debate over gambling, we'll put the week's top stories into perspective tonight at 10pm on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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