NH Legislature

Pennsylvanians Tout Casino Benefits To N.H. Lawmakers

Amanda Loder — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:26:44 +0000

Millennium Gaming brought leaders from Washington County, Pennsylvania to Concord to tout the benefits of a casino to lawmakers at a lunch meeting today. Millennium runs The Meadows casino and racetrack in Washington. If New Hampshire allows a casino at Rockingham Park, Millennium would develop it.

House Wants Lawsuit Protection For Gun Owners

Josh Rogers — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:55:26 +0000

The N.H. House votes 211-151 to give gun owners immunity if their weapons are stolen and then used in a crime.

Governor, Legislature Prepare To Hammer Out Budget

Amanda Loder — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:30:00 +0000

With a new governor, a divided statehouse, and continued uncertainty over federal spending, New Hampshire lawmakers are preparing to hammer out a budget. It’s never a particularly easy process. But hopes are high at the statehouse that this session, the inevitable fiscal fights will be more muted.

In her inaugural address earlier this month, Democratic governor Maggie Hassan struck a bipartisan tone about the state’s finances.

Republicans Caucus Over N.H. House Leader

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:22:12 +0000

Cast into the minority by the election, New Hampshire's Republicans representatives are caucusing to pick a leader.

A.G. Fraud Unit Proposal Stalls Again

Amanda Loder — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:32:11 +0000

The creation of a new fraud unit at the state Attorney General’s office has stalled again. Thursday, the Legislative Fiscal Committee voted to table a request to approve funding for it.

The governor and Executive Council have approved the unit, which would be funded by the state’s mortgage settlement with big banks. But the Republican-dominated committee has resisted allocating money to it, saying it would ultimately add staff to the government payroll. But the AG’s Consumer Protection Bureau Chief James Boffetti says a fraud unit is needed.

Coos: A Summary

Chris Jensen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:42:42 +0000

Here’s what happened in Coos County on Tuesday, according to a tally by the Associated Press. Official counts from the Secretary of State are not yet available.

* Jeff Woodburn of Dalton was elected senator, defeating Debi Warner of Littleton. He takes the place of Republican John Gallus who chose not to run.

* In District 1 with all ten precincts counted Republican incumbent Duffy Daugherty of Colebrook lost to Democrat Larry Enman of Errol by 20 votes.

Enman had 1,158 votes.

Going Thru…Question Two

Laura Knoy — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:00 +0000

This November, on top of choosing the candidates you want, you'll be voting on 2 questions. Today we go over the 2nd one on the ballot which would give the legislature final say over judicial rules and procedures. Today we hear both sides.

Photo Identification of Voters Becomes Law

Todd Bookman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:29:18 +0000

The Legislature has overridden Governor Lynch’s veto of a voter ID law. The bill allows a variety of forms this fall—including student IDs. Starting next year, only government issued identifications, including driver’s licenses, military ID’s and passports will be accepted.

Representative David Bates of Windham told colleagues that tighter restrictions are needed to ensure fair elections.

From the Statehouse:

NHPR Staff — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:34:23 +0000