Story Archives of 'Clifton Below'

Probe follows allegations of flawed selection process, and near award of the $183,000 dollar contract to an economist who had been jailed for non-payment of child support.

Richard Ager guest hosts a radio town hall with State House Leadership. We'll take a look at what has happened in the legislature this year, from battles over the budget to parental notification. Richard's guests are Senator Robert E. Clegg, Jr., Majority Leader in the Senate, Senator Clifton Below, Assistant Minority Leader in the Senate, and Representative Michael D. Whalley, Deputy Speaker of the House. We also hear from Rep. Pete Burling, House Democratic Leader.

Like most New Hampshire Governors before him, Craig Benson won election on a promise to hold the line on taxes. Benson also pledged repeatedly to ?make the state live within its means.? The Governor says he?s delivered a budget that achieves those aims. But the Benson budget, and it?s cuts in funding for administrative boards also brings to light a perennial, if little understood aspect of state revenue collection ? fees.

It?s not unusual for political candidates in New Hampshire to complain about dirty campaign tricks.

It?s not unusual for people in New Hampshire to complain that its hard to trust political ads.

Now, after a season of anonymous automated telephone calls, some candidates and voters are complaining about those too. NHPR?s Dan Gorenstein reports.

Education funding remains the driving force behind New Hampshire’s gubernatorial campaign. We’ll talk about the candidate's proposals to fund education in the state, weighing the pros and cons of the statewide property tax and an income tax. We’ll also talk about how business taxes play into the debate. Laura talks with Republican State Representative and Benson Campaign Policy Advisor Keith Herman, and Democratic State Senator Clifton Below. For more information on the tax plans, visit the candidates’ websites at www.benson2002.com, www.markfernald.com, www.babiarz.org