As we leave the election in November and move into full winter mode make sure you know what to expect going forward. Below find an article talking about the reaction from health clinics after the election as well as two “The State We’re In” episodes focusing on winter’s impact on New Hampshire.
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Amid political anxiety, providers see uptick in requests for long-acting birth control: Health clinics around New Hampshire have been fielding increased demand for long-acting and permanent birth control options since the presidential election, amid fears that the new administration might curtail access to or insurance coverage of contraception.
Winter tourism in New Hampshire
The ski industry’s continued impact on New Hampshire’s economy: Every year about 2.8 million people visit the ski areas of New Hampshire — and most of those people come from out of state. They spend an estimated $384 million, generating thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions more in economic impact. That’s why the winter season is an important one for the state, especially for the northern and western areas. On this episode of “The State We’re In,” host Melanie Plenda talks with Jessyca Keeler, president of Ski New Hampshire about the outlook for the season and what’s new in New Hampshire ski areas.
Winter tourism in New Hampshire: a ‘small but mighty’ economic driver: There are plenty of fun things to do in New Hampshire all year long. And when you do them, you not only entertain yourself and your friends and family, but also help the New Hampshire economy. Tourism is one of the biggest economic drivers in New Hampshire, with an estimated $1.5 billion impact on the New Hampshire economy every winter. Here to discuss that is Commissioner Taylor Caswell, who heads the Department of Business and Economic Affairs.