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ArchivesBudget BattleBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 1, 2003.Governor Benson scored a major victory on Monday. House lawmakers upheld his veto of the state budget...by just four votes. Find out what happens now as a temporary budget has been agreed upon that lasts until September. Laura's guests are Gary Rayno, State House Bureau Chief for the Union Leader, and John Milne, Political Reporter for NHPR. We'll also hear from Chris Reid, legal counsel for Governor Benson, Gene Chandler, Speaker of the House, and Marjorie Smith, Democrat from Durham. listen:
 Novels, Potato Soup, and SaltBy John Walters on Tuesday, July 1, 2003.Portsmouth resident Tery Farish began her career as a novelist, but has recently begun to explore other genres. Her new book, The Cat Who Loved Potato Soup, is a children's picture book about an old man and his cat. She is also teaching non-fiction writing at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine. In her latest project, she is gathering stories of the Sudanese immigrants in Maine. listen:
Wall Street Watches Budget DebateBy John Milne on Tuesday, July 1, 2003."Bond rating" is a phrase not as well known as "broad-base tax." Nevertheless, "bond rating" has a venerable history in New Hampshire politics. So it's no surprise that the state's bond rating made a dramatic appearance in this week's debate over the state budget. NHPR political correspondent John Milne looks at the issue and finds that so far, the bond rating debate may be only a melodrama. listen:
Presidential Primary Interview: Howard DeanBy Jon Greenberg on Tuesday, July 1, 2003.Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean was the top fundraiser among the Democratic presidential candidates for the reporting period that ended yesterday. Dean raised more than seven million dollars. Governor Dean recently joined New Hampshire Public Radio to talk about his vision for the country. listen:
Legislators Play Hooky from Important VoteBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Tuesday, July 1, 2003.At the Statehouse Monday, the New Hampshire House failed by only four votes to override Governor Benson?s budget veto. But 25 legislators did not vote on what is arguably one of the most important votes this year. NHPR?s Raquel Maria Dillon tried to find out why. listen:
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