William Hart took over as leader of New Hampshire’s prison system roughly six months ago with a trio of major challenges. Chronic staffing issues mean the Department of Corrections has a 47% vacancy rate. The state’s men’s prison is in disrepair. On top of that, the Legislature cut the department’s budget by $10 million and […]

At first glance, The Growing Years Early Childhood Center in Manchester doesn’t look like it’s financially struggling. The parking lot is full, and the hallways are loud with the sounds of infants and playing toddlers. But the main hall leads to an empty classroom because Kitty Larochelle, the center’s executive director, can’t afford what’s necessary […]