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With efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act set aside, states have been struggling to stabilize their Obamacare insurance markets, likely to see double-digit rate increases. In New Hampshire, officials have been debating how to proceed -- while keeping an eye on what Congress or the President might do next.

President Trump called New Hampshire a "drug-infested den," according to a transcript published by the Washington Post, and that's spurring strong reactions from local politicians and advocates alike. Lawmakers and public officials are concerned about the health of the individual health insurance marketplace in New Hampshire, as rates are projected to increase significantly in the next year. The Manchester VA gets a visit from U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin after whistle

A new report weighs the economic pros and cons of second homes, especially in towns where they make up a huge chunk of local real estate. A recent forecast of state job growth holds good news for health care workers...and bad news for teachers. And U.S. News ranks the fifty states , and finds Massachusetts and New Hampshire are the best.

Although ticks, mosquitos, and emerald ash borers get all the attention, New Hampshire is full of beneficial insects. From predators to parasites to pollinators, countless species enhance our ecosystem. We identify these helpful insects and learn how they help in our gardens, forests, and even in harsh mountain environments. This show originally aired on July 12, 2017.

As baby boomers age, and the opioid crisis continues to ravage the state, there is a rising need for guardians of people older than 18. But taking on someone else's financial and/or healthcare needs can be costly and emotionally taxing. We'll find out about the process in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan will be our guest on NHPR's The Exchange Monday, July 31. There is no shortage of issues in Washington D.C., and we'll ask Hassan about several of them, including the ongoing debate over health care and President Trump's recent announcement regarding banning transgender people from the military. We'll also get her take on the investigation into the Manchester VA Medical Center.

New Hampshire's Congressional delegation reacts to President Trump’s announcement via Twitter that transgender people would no longer be able to serve in the U.S. military. Dozens of veterans show up at a town hall event to hear how VA officials are addressing allegations of unsanitary conditions and insufficient care at the Manchester VA Medical Center. And Manchester officials post signs designed to discourage people from giving money to panhandlers.

A new bike-share program has launched in Manchester, making it yet another city, alongside Portsmouth, Hanover, and Laconia, to offer bike rentals at various locations around the city. And infrastructure modifications, including complete streets, which allow safe use for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, are popping up all over the state. Still, many cyclists, and drivers, do not understand how to co-exists on our roads. We'll look at the latest in road safety, bike sharing, and cyclist

Both Tesla and Volvo recently announced new innovations in electric car design, as more automobile companies augment their cars with increased fuel-efficiency, battery capacity, and hybrid technology. These new cars also bring new infrastructure, including home-charging stations and electric car ports in parking lots and at businesses. We'll talk about what you should know about investing in an electric car, and how they impact both the environment and the future of driving.

Economist and Harvard professor Mihir Desai uses philosophy, film, literature, and history to analyze finance as an institution built on morality and humanity. His book , The Wisdom of Finance , explores how the financial industry can be understood through culture, and how deeply finance impacts our personal lives.