Story Archives of 'Ned Gordon'

An anti-terrorism bill that sped thought the House with broad support in both parties is now before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

While the measure enjoys strong backing from legislative leaders and the governor, the Judiciary Committee chairman says the plan will likely change before it's passed on to the full chamber.

NHPR's Josh Rogers has more.

The legislature?s long-stalled attempt at auditing state court performance may have taken a big step forward. Lawmakers have revised the probe?s intended scope, and are optimistic the judicial branch will put aside concerns about independence and cooperate

Senator Ned Gordon of Bristol withdrew his "market basket" education plan from consideration by a Legislative Conference Committee yesterday, after several days of meetings with Senate and House Conferees.

NHPR's David Darman has more.

Under a New Hampshire Senate plan, the state pays only for items it puts in the basket. Right now, that includes things directly related to instruction like teachers, computers and books. But it leaves out other items such as school administration and building costs. We'll find out more about this new
approach. Laura talks with State Senator Edward Gordon, lead sponsor of the
bill from Bristol and other guests TBA.

A variety of judicial reform bills are making their way through the legislature. Proposals would modify how court rules are made, how justices are selected, and how they're reviewed among other changes. Trish talks with State Senator Ned Gordon, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and State Representative Henry Mock, chair of the House Judiciary Committee. www.state.nh.us