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Story Archives of 'Sylvia Larsen'State House And Senate Vote to Legalize Medical MarijuanaBy David Darman on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.The budget wasn’t the only compromise to clear the Legislature yesterday. Lawmakers also reached accord on a plan that would add New Hampshire to a growing list of states that allow medical marijuana. That’s if Governor Lynch doesn’t veto it. NHPR’s David Darman has more. Down to the Bone: Senators Struggle with BudgetBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, May 28, 2009.It’s no secret the national economic downturn has made it harder for New Hampshire lawmakers to balance the budget. Revenues are down, demand for service is up....put it together and the state is facing a $600 million dollar shortfall. Over the last few weeks, Senators on the Finance Committee have made very hard decisions about what programs to cut and where to bring in new revenue. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that the Finance Committee’s struggle offers insight into how tight money really is in the state. Same-Sex Marriage Heads to Senate FloorBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.Tight vote expected as Senate takes up bill that could make NH the fifth state to allow same-sex marriage Lynch, Senate Dems Want Focus On Economy, Not Social IssuesBy Josh Rogers on Monday, March 30, 2009.Governor and Senators on message as they await controversial proposals backed by House Democrats, including a same-sex marriage bill. State Senate Makes HistoryBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.For the first time in United States history, women will make up the majority of members in a legislative chamber. That legislative chamber is the New Hampshire Senate State Senators acknowledged the historic achievement with pride and a bit of a shrug. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. State of the State Address Wrap-UpBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, January 24, 2008.The morning after Governor John Lynch’s State of the State Address, we’ll sit down with the leadership of the House and Senate to talk about the report and the picture it paints of the health of the Granite State. We’ll also look at what implications the speech may have in terms of policy and legislation for the new year. Guests
Senate Will Vote On Civil Unions Next WeekBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.The measure cleared the house by an almost 2 to 1 margin two weeks ago, and had been expected to be taken up by the senate yesterday. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. Legislative Preview 2007By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.The New Hampshire Legislature opens this week with the Democrats in power and hordes of eager new members. We’ll sit down with the top leaders of the State House and Senate to find out what’s on their agenda this year, from the minimum wage to school funding. Laura's guests are Democrat Sylvia Larsen, Senate President; Republican Ted Gatsas, Senate Minority Leader; Democrat Terie Norelli, House Speaker and Republican Mike Whalley, House Minority Leader. Lawmakers and State Employees Want ParkingBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, June 1, 2006.State employees and lawmakers are desperate for more parking spots around the statehouse in Concord. And they've got their eye on two government lots a stone's throw from the capitol campus. A study committee has proposed a $40 million dollar project to build two multi-story garages, two office buildings and convert a street into a pedestrian walkway. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports not everyone thinks the deal will fly. House Finance Committee Refuses to Swallow Uninsured PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, March 13, 2006.The House Finance Committee has rejected a plan to provide a prescription drug benefit to the uninsured. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. |
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