The Exchange

A bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana hits a snag in the Senate. All eyes are on two of Governor Sununu's nominees for the Dept. of Labor and the Dept. of Environmental Services. And the Northern Pass transmission project begins lengthy hearings before the Site Evaluation Committee.

Beavers ( Castor canadensis ) have been in North America for two million years. Their ponds ease flooding downstream, and support large numbers of bird species, fish, amphibians, and otters. They are a keystone species to an entire eco-system. Humans and beavers have a long history together because they like to live in the same places, but the way we've built our infrastructure has almost guaranteed our two species will be locked in eternal conflict.

A voting requirements bill now in the N.H. House has drawn huge attention this year and continues to generate questions about domicile, voter fraud, and access at the polls. Supporters say even the perception of cheating at the ballot box is unacceptable, while critics call SB3 a "voter suppression" bill.

Given her position on the Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees, we get U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's take on the recent air strikes against Syria. We also cover G.O.P. health care reform efforts, New Hampshire's opioid crisis, and rising political rancor in the U.S. Senate.

For conservatives , the idea makes common sense: Require people who receive government assistance, such as food stamps, to hold a job or engage in community service. Opponents, however, say this ignores challenges facing a population already weighed down by poverty. A bill in the Senate, SB7, would change income eligibility for food stamps, and includes some work requirements. Opponents say it would exclude thousands of Granite Staters in need of assistance, but supporters argue it focuses on

The Internet, social media, and increased awareness both help and hinder eating disorder treatment and management. And now, as more men and pre-teens are diagnosed with eating disorders, approaches toward resolving these problems are constantly evolving.

The Republican-controlled New Hampshire House adjourns without passing a two-year state budget. We look at the ramifications as the Senate begins working next week on their version of the state’s new two-year budget without a House proposal. The U.S. Supreme Court leaves a lower court ruling intact, allowing ballot selfies in the Granite State. And for some politicians it's never too early, with two already announcing their bids for Governor and Congress.

Healthcare providers are focusing more on prevention, given recent discoveries into this degenerative neurological condition. Meanwhile, treatment and management remain challenging, as families and caregivers often struggle to find appropriate and affordable care.

Few states have been as hard hit by the opioid epidemic as New Hampshire, where more than 1,600 Granite Staters have died of drug overdose since 2012. After several years battling the epidemic, some on the front lines of addiction are pointing to hopeful signs, even while urging vigilance and more investment in treatment and prevention. We take a look at what's working, what's not, and why some are raising alarms about an old scourge: alcohol.

Seventy years ago, President Harry Truman laid out his vision for U.S. foreign policy in a speech that became known as "The Truman Doctrine." It marked the start of the Cold War, with the U.S. assuming a role as a global leader. A straight-talker with little political experience, Truman is sometimes compared to President Trump. But Trump's doctrine of "America First" marks a departure from previous foreign policy. We examine the events leading up to Truman's speech, it's influence on U.S.