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Story Archives of 'State House'Another Ed Funding Amendment RejectedBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 15, 2008.The Governor, the Speaker, and Republican leaders all supported the amendment, but a backbench revolt from both sides of the aisle left it dead in the water. We’ll do the autopsy, find out where we go from here, and ask whether lawmakers can ever solve education funding. Guests
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  House To Vote On School Funding AmendmentBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Amendment has the backing of Governor Lynch and legislative leaders in both parties, but it also has many opponents, including the teachers union, many house conservatives, and the Democratic chairs of a half-dozen House committees. listen:
House Finance Committee Adopts Ed. Funding PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.The House Finance Committee has endorsed an education funding plan that spends less than the Senate version. The plan would also eliminate so-called donor towns. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
The Mellowing of Marijuana LawsBy Richard Ager on Friday, April 25, 2008.A new bill proposes to reduce penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana in the state. Supporters call it more just punishment for an infraction many already commit, but opponents warn it would send the wrong message about drug use. The bill has passed the House but faces a tough time in the Senate and a veto threat from the Governor. We’ll look at current marijuana law, the new proposals and New Hampshire's attitudes around this drug. Guests
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New Standards for HomeschoolersBy Laura Knoy on Monday, April 14, 2008.A bill in the legislature may require parents who homeschool their children to submit a written curriculum to the state. Supporters say it will provide increased accountability, but opponents call it an unnecessary and even invasive step. We’ll dive into the debate and explore what standards, if any, should those who homeschool their children need to adhere to. Guests
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Can Voting in New Hampshire Cost a Lawmaker a Job?By Ellen Grimm on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.A recent story out of Manchester has highlighted one of the difficulties of being a New Hampshire citizen lawmaker. Members of the legislature sometimes have to vote on bills that could endanger their jobs. NHPR Correspondent Ellen Grimm reports. listen:
New Hampshire's Lottery Commission Says It Needs Expanded GamblingBy David Darman on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.The debate over gambling has a new participant. New Hampshire’s Lottery Commission jumped into the issue when it announced it needs new gambling options. The Lottery said they can’t rely on the games they run now to raise enough money to reach its revenue projections. But gambling opponents say the Lottery’s request should be denied, just like all the other gambling plans that have been offered over the years. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
New Hampshire News RoundupBy Laura Knoy on Monday, March 24, 2008.Last Thursday was an important day at the Statehouse called “crossover day”, where legislation that’s been worked on at the House switches over to the Senate and vice versa. These items include an education funding bill, a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions, bills on texting while driving and decriminalizing marijuana, as well as a 10-year, 2.3 billion dollar transportation plan. We’ll see how these bills may fare and discuss other news affecting life in the Granite State. Guests
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Cities and Towns Push Retirement OverhaulBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.By a 4 to 1 majority the New Hampshire House has overwhelmingly passed reforms to the state retirement system. Supporters say the overhaul is needed to modernize the system and minimize costs to the cities and towns that pay into the retirement fund. Critics charge the changes go too far and aren’t needed to bring long-term viability to the system. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein looks at the impact House Bill 1645 would have on municipalities. listen:
Lawmakers Could Change How Auto Insurance Rates Are CalculatedBy David Darman on Tuesday, March 11, 2008.Lawmakers in New Hampshire’s House tomorrow could get a chance to change the way automobile insurance rates are calculated. Some insurance companies use an applicant’s education or occupation as factors in determining rates. The measure going before the House would stop the practice. But insurance companies don’t want to change their methods, because they say they’re doing nothing wrong. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
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