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The federal government is considering rolling back a 2001-era conservation rule that prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in over 200,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest and national forests across the country. On the New Hampshire News Recap, a rundown of what the Roadless Area Conservation Rule is, how people are feeling about it, and what happens next with the New Hampshire Bulletin's Molly Rains. Other stories this week: Oil prices continue to soar as winter approaches and organizations that provide heating assistance are concerned. The state and Medicaid recipients have settled a class-action lawsuit over New Hampshire's in-home care program after five years. A committee that was revived to review how the state responds to domestic violence incidents has released its first report, including recommendations for reform. And, have some fun and maybe even be rewarded for your civic engagement this year with the NHPR Election Explorer Challenge. Guests: New Hampshire Bulletin reporter Molly Rains New Hampshire Bulletin reporter William Skipworth

Voters will decide whether to cap school budgets in November elections and levels of outstanding debt for New Hampshire consumers are reaching notable heights.

New Hampshire saw another record-hot summer, and permits for new housing are up in southern NH.

State Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon McDonald abruptly resigns, and what the data reveals about how local law enforcement is working with ICE in the Granite State.

What's next after Tuesday's state primary elections, how voters are feeling, and honoring the victims of 9/11, 25 years ago.

What's next after Tuesday's state primary elections, how voters are feeling, and honoring the victims of 9/11, 25 years ago.

NHPR reporters Todd Bookman and Josh Rogers provide a comprehensive look at the candidates and issues in the midterm elections.

A $17 billion dollar settlement with the tech-giant META, good news from student surveys about mental health, and spotted lanternflies make their way to NH.

Child care costs and access give young families doubts about Granite State; could a possible land swap move new prison plan forward?

Democratic voters in NH's first congressional must soon decide; the ACLU challenges NH's policing of homeless under loitering law, and how to enjoy the Perseids meteor shower this month.

Nearly 80% of educators surveyed said a "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban reduced distractions; warming ocean waters prompt at least three new species of shark to show up in New England.

On Aug. 1, electricity prices are set to go up in New Hampshire, and the Boston Hunters women's baseball league kick off their inaugural season.

The NH News Recap catches up on the latest in a probe of alleged abuse at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester.

Energy industry representatives and state officials gathered this week in Portsmouth to begin to shape a plan for more nuclear development in New Hampshire. And Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate met this week for their first debate.

These invasive aquatic plants can threaten native wildlife, harm water quality and make lake recreation difficult. Dozens of lakes across the state are trying to keep the plants at bay.