Story Archives of 'State House'

It's been a bad six weeks for Democratic leaders in the House.

Conservative critics have hammered them for a series of meetings on tax policy in the Ways and Means Committee that begin later today.

Those critics claim the talks are a step towards making a statewide income tax a reality.

Democrats from the Governor to the Committee Chair all agree no significant legislation is expected to come from these sessions

So NHPR's Dan Gorenstein asks why Democratic lawmakers have knowingly exposed themselves to this political fire.

Lawmakers are soon expected to debate whether businesses should offer employees paid sick leave.

Supporters say the move would dramatically improve public health. But the proposal leaves many businesses in the state cold.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

Today the New Hampshire House and Senate are scheduled to vote on the final version of the next state budget. It includes increased taxes, on cigarettes, rooms and meals and small businesses, lots of new fees and major cuts to state programs and layoffs. We’ll break down the budget vote and ask what it will mean for Granite Staters.

Guests

• Dan Gorenstein, Reporter for New Hampshire Public Radio who is covering the New Hampshire Budget vote.
• Steve Norton , Executive Director of the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy

We'll also hear from

• Lou D’Allesandro, Democratic state senator from Manchester and chair of the Senate Finance Committee

• Fran Wendelboe, Republican state representative from New Hampton and member of the House Finance Committee

• Dan Eaton Democratic state representative from Stoddard, House Majority Floor Leader, and member of the House Finance and Joint Fiscal Committees

After two weeks of negotiations, lawmakers have hammered out a budget compromise.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

Budget writers have reached several compromises on sticky spending plans today.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.