NH: Consumer
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Serving looks with books: Libraries fight ‘fast fashion’ by lending clothes
By Claire Elise Thompson for Grist.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for New Hampshire News Connection reporting for the Grist-Public News Service C…
NH voters find common ground on need for affordable child care
A majority of New Hampshire voters want elected officials to do more to fix the growing child care crisis, according to a new survey. More than 80% …
Federal lawmakers tackle AI-generated ‘deepfakes’ as election nears
Newly introduced federal legislation aims to protect voters from the growing threat of political ads generated by artificial intelligence. …
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Burnout, low wages leave NH child care centers short staffed
A persistent child care worker shortage across New Hampshire is leaving families with few options. The state is currently short more than 7,000 …
NH 'Kids on Campus' program boosts retention, offers hands-on learning
You might say "every day is 'bring your child to college day'" at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College. On-campus childcare programs are …
Farm relief funds in NH would counter climate change-related crop damage
Two proposed relief funds for New Hampshire farmers aim to recover losses from climate change-related weather events. Years of droughts were …
NH tax system requires more from low, middle-income families
New Hampshire has the 18th most regressive state and local tax system in the country, according to a new report. The Institute on Taxation and …
Vaccine rates drop as health misinformation spreads via social media
Public health experts say the rapid spread of health misinformation online is contributing to a dangerous decline in vaccination rates. Surveys show …
States’ attorneys general settle antitrust lawsuit with Google
Android phone users in New Hampshire could receive some of a $700 million antitrust lawsuit settlement with Google. States' attorneys general …
Right-leaning PragerU takes root in NH public schools
Educators in New Hampshire say the state's approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public schools…
Leave free or die: More NH homes put down the rake
New Hampshire yards will soon be covered in fallen leaves, but a new survey finds a growing number of people are willing to leave them lie to improve …