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Story Archives of 'Dan Eaton'Selling the Sin TaxBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 8, 2008.Governor Lynch’s latest plan to address the state’s budget shortfall would involve raising taxes on cigarettes, reducing the state discount to wine retailers, and introducing a brand new tax on charity poker games. We’ll unpack the economics of so-called “sin taxes” and explore what these increases could mean for consumers, businesses and the state budget. Guests
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  Bill to Prohibit Guns at State House Draws FireBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.A plan to make it a felony for anybody but on-duty law enforcement officers to carry a weapon at the State House is facing stiff resistance. State gun groups have the proposal in their crosshairs, and the politically-charged issue is leaving top House Democrats feeling a bit gun-shy. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Governor Seeks Cooperation Amid Fiscal WorriesBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, January 23, 2008.Lynch uses State of the State speech to call for government belt-tightening and help for North Country. GOP says Lynch should have crimped spending last year, when Democrats passed a budget that increased spending by 17 percent. listen:
House Passes $10.4 Billion BudgetBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, April 12, 2007.Plan that increases spending by 16 percent clears house by 50 votes. While leading Democrats hail it as responsible, Republicans say it spends too much, and banks on unrealistic revenue projections. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Lynch Backs Off School Aid ReductionsBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, March 8, 2007.Governor John Lynch says he's rethought the school aid package he proposed last month in his two year state budget. Lynch had originally planned to trim 29 million dollars from the aid levels called for by current law. The governor now says he'd like to send communities the full amount they were expecting -- 527 million dollars a year. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
New Hampshire's New Democratic MajorityBy Laura Knoy on Monday, November 13, 2006.After the Democrats' big win last week, the party will now begin to unfurl it's agenda. Yet history has shown that even with the power and the numbers, internal party differences and a critical "loyal opposition" can stymie progress. We'll look at what the Democrats hope to get done in the Granite State. Laura's guests are Democratic State Senator Maggie Hassan from Exeter, Democratic State Representative Dan Eaton from Stoddard, Democratic State Representative John DeJoie from Concord and Felize Bellman, Managing Editor for the Concord Monitor who has been watching politics in the state since 1988. We'll also hear from Kathy Sullivan, Chair of the New Hampshire Democratic Party. listen:
House Dems Look to LeadBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, November 8, 2006.Democrats are the majority party in the New Hampshire House for the first time since the 19th Century. But with the majority comes the responsibility of balancing their new power with the agenda of the overwhelmingly popular Governor John Lynch. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports Democrats are already trying to figure out how to handle the new role. listen:
Top Lawmakers Push For Prosecution Money In Briggs KillingBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, October 18, 2006.Key lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday to get behind the likely death penalty prosecution of the accused killer of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs. The legislature's joint fiscal committee voted unanimously to budget 420 thousand dollars to cover some of the legal costs the state will absorb as prosecutors seek capital murder charges against Michael 'Stix' Addison. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Ballot Access Fight Has Two FrontsBy Josh Rogers on Friday, July 21, 2006.As the State Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state's ballot access laws, some third-party hopefuls have filed to run as Republicans and Democrats. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Alstead Seeks State AidBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.Alstead residents are beginning to see federal assistance come in. And to the frustration of many- so far it's not covering the cost of the flood damage. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, selectmen from the town traveled to the state capitol Tuesday seeking additional aid. listen:
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