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Story Archives of 'Sylvia Larsen'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. listen:
  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
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Senate Will Vote On Civil Unions Next WeekBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 18, 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. listen:
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. listen:
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. listen:
Senate Feud Boils Over On FloorBy Josh Rogers on Friday, May 20, 2005.As the state senate closes in on its busiest time of year, fissures within the ranks of the GOP majority are showing signs of strain. At the close of yesterday's session, two members openly challenged Senate President Tom Eaton -- accusing him of denying them the ability to fully participate in the debates over the state budget and school funding. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. NHPR News coverage of the State Senate leadership struggle was awarded an Honorable Mention in 2005 Best Spot News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association. listen:
Statehouse Reacts To Threat of Shipyard ClosureBy Josh Rogers on Friday, May 13, 2005.News of the shipyard's appearance on the closure list hit the statehouse mid-morning. listen:
House Takes Up Senate Ethics BillBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, March 23, 2004.AG, Legislative leaders agree NH needs executive branch ethics code with the force of law. But disagree about penalties for violators. listen:
Ed Funding AmendmentBy Laura Knoy on Monday, September 15, 2003.The governor is backing a constitutional amendment that would put the power of funding state education entirely in lawmakers' hands. We'll sift through the proposal and what its practical effect might be on public schools. Laura's guests are Andru Volinsky, a partner for Stein, Volinsky, and Callaghan and Lead Council to the Claremont Lawsuit School Districts and Charles Arlinghaus, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy and past New England Policy Director for the Republican National Committee. We also hear from Keith Herman, Policy Advisor for Governor Benson, and State Senator Sylvia Larsen. listen:
Senate Votes To Lapse Kindergarten ProgramBy Josh Rogers on Friday, April 4, 2003.The New Hampshire Senate has voted against extending the state's kindergarten construction program. The measure fell on a twelve to twelve vote. listen:
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