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How Credit Unions help people looking to make a better investment in the future.

Dennis Hebert Jr., VP of Culture & Engagement at Granite State Credit Union (GSCU). Dennis shared the history behind the creation of credit unions and the 80-year history of Granite State Credit Union. Dennis talks about the GSCU community-based ‘anything that moves’ lending program.’

Dealing with Tariffs while trying to pass a budget.

The Hill’s Emily Brooks shares the busy week ahead for House members as they discuss tariffs and focus on creating and passing a budget.

Manchester’s Mayor talks Airport leadership, City Budget and Bail Reform.

Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais discussed the new leadership at the Manchester—Boston Airport with the departure of Director Ted Kitchens. The mayor also clarified and detailed the facts of the budget and the next steps in the budget process. Mayor Ruais discussed the relief that communities would experience with the bail reform and enhanced penalty for fentanyl dealers.

How UNH is teaching students how to fly.

A group of UNH engineering students joins WFEA to discuss the incredible electric ultralight airplane engineering project that utilized innovative technology to build and introduce a battery-powered energy source (replacing a gas-powered one).

“…And why don’t we tax the Penguins while we’re at it”!

Dr. John Lappie, Plymouth State University, helps answer the question, ‘What do penguins and tariffs have in common? Dr. Lappie discusses the historical understanding of tariffs and the current conversation by members of Congress to bring tariff authority back to Congress. We briefly discuss the election of Supreme Court Justices in WI and NC.

Making Dollars and Cents out of the proposed State Budget.

NH Deputy Majority Joe Sweeney from Salem discusses the NH Budget the House has put together and what happens next in the processes. Rep Sweeney also shared with The Morning Update that The House will host an information session which will be available to view live or stream online on Tuesday, April 8th.

Being “Wildly Responsible” in the Granite State.

Kris Nielsen from VistNH.gov discusses the launch of the Wildly Responsible program, which helps prepare everyone for the great New Hampshire outdoors. Kris also discusses NH Beer Week and James Beard’s Super-Secret Ice Cream Shop nominee.

Tariffs, and softballs from Leslie Stahl.

Political satirist Karl Zahn joins The Morning Update to discuss the missing parts of the tariffs story. Karl and Host Jeff Chidester also discuss the continued madness of attacks on Tesla. We also review interesting audio from Leslie Stahl and comedian Amber Ruffin.

Helping folks soar through New Hampshire’s Aviation history.

Jeff Rapsis, Executive Director at the Aviation Museum of NH, discusses the Summer camp program, which is looking for campers, the special arrival and program with the Easter Bunny on April 12th, and volunteer sign-ups on April 16th.

With the Tariffs in place Jeff Chidester asks “Where do we go from here!?”

The WFEA’s The Morning Update Host, Jeff Chidester, tackles the question of tariffs. Is Jeff changing is mind on tariffs? Are you changing your mind on the issue of tariffs?

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