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NH News Recap for July 7,2023 : How local officials are planning for a very hot summer
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Public health officials are urging people to be careful with hot temperatures across the state this week. The state is seeing more very hot days due to the effects of climate change. We hear how local officials are planning for extreme heat.
And adults on Medicaid are now eligible for dental benefits in New Hampshire, but low reimbursement rates and workforce shortages mean few dentists are actually available for appointments.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Extreme heat in NH prompts warnings from health officials
- NH adults on Medicaid now have dental benefits. Many can’t get appointments.
- Company has a partner and goal to open 144-bed mental health hospital by 2025
- The state is trying to collect data on lead in NH water. Here’s what you need to know.
- After spring freezes wiped out apples, peaches and more, NH farmers pivot to other crops — and new revenue sources
- New Americans receive citizenship at Independence Day ceremony in Portsmouth
- NH bans boycotts of Israel in state investments and procurement
- NH utilities file new energy efficiency plans after controversy
- After extended health-related absence, Nashua state lawmaker who sued for remote participation resigns
136 Episoden
Manage episode 370670188 series 3304685
Public health officials are urging people to be careful with hot temperatures across the state this week. The state is seeing more very hot days due to the effects of climate change. We hear how local officials are planning for extreme heat.
And adults on Medicaid are now eligible for dental benefits in New Hampshire, but low reimbursement rates and workforce shortages mean few dentists are actually available for appointments.
We discuss these stories and more on this week’s New Hampshire News Recap.
Guests:
- Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
- Paul Cuno-Booth, NHPR
Top stories from around New Hampshire this week:
- Extreme heat in NH prompts warnings from health officials
- NH adults on Medicaid now have dental benefits. Many can’t get appointments.
- Company has a partner and goal to open 144-bed mental health hospital by 2025
- The state is trying to collect data on lead in NH water. Here’s what you need to know.
- After spring freezes wiped out apples, peaches and more, NH farmers pivot to other crops — and new revenue sources
- New Americans receive citizenship at Independence Day ceremony in Portsmouth
- NH bans boycotts of Israel in state investments and procurement
- NH utilities file new energy efficiency plans after controversy
- After extended health-related absence, Nashua state lawmaker who sued for remote participation resigns
136 Episoden
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