$100 Plus Mileage

S2 E8: Should NH bar employers from using credit history in employment decisions?

In the coming weeks the New Hampshire House of Representatives will vote on HB 1385, a bill that aims to prohibit employers from using credit history in employment decisions. This is not the first time the New Hampshire Legislature has voted on this idea; similar bills got a vote in 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2014. Each year, opponents argued that employers should be able to use credit history as a measure of a person’s responsibility. Advocates argue the practice unjustly locks low-income residents into a cycle of debt. 

Listen as hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar, of Citizens Count break it down in  $100 Plus Mileage. This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.

S2 E7: Should NH increase the fine for littering?

Chances are, you can’t drive down any street in your neighborhood without being confronted by this issue: litter. New Hampshire is famously picturesque, but it seems many are intent on changing that given the number of discarded cans and fast food bags strewn along our roadsides. Now, some legislators in Concord say it’s time to increase the penalties for littering, and they’ve introduced two bills to do just that: HB 1461 and HB 1571. Still, some say the legislation goes too far. 

Listen as hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar, of Citizens Count break it down in  $100 Plus Mileage. This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.

 

S2 E6: Should parents be allowed to teach driver education?

During the COVID-19 emergency Gov. Sununu allowed parts of driver education to take place online or with a parent. Those adjustments ended along with the state of emergency, but some legislators believe the allowances should go even further. Ten state legislators are sponsoring a bill that would let parents provide all of driver education instead of enrolling their teen in an approved course.

Listen as hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar, of Citizens Count break it down in  $100 Plus Mileage. This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.

 

S2, Episode 5: Should NH adopt ranked-choice voting?

You walk into the voting booth with a conundrum on your mind: the electoral field is crowded and your first-choice candidate might not win. You worry that by voting for your first-choice candidate, you will help split the vote and your least favorite candidate will benefit. This year, New Hampshire legislators are considering a switch to ranked-choice voting to help address this issue. 

In fact, the New Hampshire Legislature is considering three different pieces of legislation that would institute ranked-choice voting in one form or another.

Listen as hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar, of Citizens Count break it down in  $100 Plus Mileage.

This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, The Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communications at Franklin Pierce University.

Season 2 Episode 4: A tale of “Crookies and Cream”: Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?

It’s legal to sell raw, unpasteurized milk in New Hampshire, but if you put that milk in an ice bucket and churn it you just might find yourself on the wrong side of the law. 

The sale of raw milk ice cream may seem inconsequential, but this is the third year in a row that the state Legislature is debating whether it should be legal. 

Hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar of Citizens Count will break it down in this week's episode of $100 Plus Mileage.

This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, The Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.

Season 2 Episode 3 Should NH ban cat declawing?

Anyone who has ever owned a cat knows they can be moody creatures—accepting a gentle pat one minute, thrashing their claws at you the next. To avoid this, some cat owners take their cats to the vet to have their claws removed, but animal rights advocates deeply oppose this practice. This year, the Legislature will consider HB 1226, which would ban cat declawing. The surgery would become a misdemeanor; there would, however, be an exception to the ban if there was a medical reason for declawing the cat.

Hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar of Citizens Count will break it down in this week's episode of $100 Plus Mileage.

This podcast is produced in partnership with Citizens Count, The Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.

$100 Plus Mileage Season 2 Episode 2 What would it look like if NH seceded?

For many years a group of Libertarians in New Hampshire have advocated for the Granite State to secede from the nation. This year the Legislature will formally debate the issue. Democrats and Republican leaders have condemned the idea of secession, but if 2020 and 2021 have taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. This article breaks down the mechanics and consequences of the unlikely proposal to form the nation of New Hampshire.

$100 Plus Mileage S 2; E1 NH House comes back with a bang: big bill votes in January

 Welcome back to $100 Plus Mileage, the podcast about New Hampshire legislation that might not make the news but still could impact you. Last year we talked about everything from home distilling to delivery robots. With the legislature coming back in session in 2022, we’re coming back for a second season, too. Each week we’ll highlight one of the roughly 1,000 bills making its way through the New Hampshire Legislature, give you the unbiased facts, pros, and cons, and tell you about how to make your voice heard and get involved in the New Hampshire democratic process. This week, we'll dive into some of the big bills already being discussed in NH's legislature.

$100 Plus Mileage Teaser

Welcome to $100 Plus Mileage, the podcast about the New Hampshire policymaking process, covering everything from delivery robots to historic horse racing.  Each week we highlight one of the roughly 1,000 bills making its way through the New Hampshire Legislature, give you the unbiased facts, pros, and cons, and tell you about how to get involved. Listen now to get a preview of some of the topics we'll dig into for Season 2 beginning in January 2022.

Ep. 23 Citizen Bills

Welcome to $100 Plus Mileage, the podcast about the New Hampshire policymaking process, covering everything from delivery robots to historic horse racing.  Each week we highlight one of the roughly 1,000 bills making its way through the New Hampshire Legislature, give you the unbiased facts, pros, and cons, and tell you about how to get involved. We’ve taken a break this summer, just like the legislature, but now that legislators are gathering for meetings again, we’re back for a special episode about the bill-making process.