Laura talks with New Hampshire House and Senate leaders representing both parties to find out what's in store for the legislature in the months ahead and how the shift in power -- from Republicans to Democrats -- might play out. So far, business taxes, marijuana policy, and voting laws are among many issues up for debate. Also not to be overlooked: the state budget. GUESTS: Dick Hinch, House Minority Leader, R-Merrimack Chuck Morse, Senate Minority Leader, R-Salem Steve Shurtleff, Speaker of the House, D-Penacook Donna Soucy, Senate President, D- Manchester LISTEN: WATCH THE SHOW: The state's Office of Child Advocate issues its first annual report on how New Hampshire is doing when it comes to improving its system for protecting children and helping troubled families. NHPR's Peter Biello spoke with OCA director Moira O'Neill. In this Union Leader article , DCYF responds to the criticisms. Governor Sununu's School Safety Preparedness Task Force issues its recommendations and faces some
Laura talks with New Hampshire House and Senate leaders representing both parties to find out what's in store for the legislature in the months ahead and how the shift in power -- from Republicans to Democrats -- might play out. So far, business taxes, marijuana policy, and voting laws are among many issues up for debate. Also not to be overlooked: the state budget. GUESTS: Dick Hinch, House Minority Leader, R-Merrimack Chuck Morse, Senate Minority Leader, R-Salem Steve Shurtleff, Speaker of the