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Story Archives of 'Ted Gatsas'State Senate Races UnderwayBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 13, 2008.Some of this political season’s closest races will likely be between candidates for state senate. Democrats expect to expand their 14-10 majority. Republicans believe they will pick up seats after a disastrous 2006 election cycle. But New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports that both parties agree two variables this year will affect who will control the chamber next session. listen:
  State Computer Overhaul Could Face Further DelaysBy Josh Rogers on Friday, February 8, 2008.State leaders are now weighing whether to again delay the July 1st launch of a long-planned state computer upgrade. If successful, the $21 million dollar initiative known as NH first would allow policymakers to keep track of all money flowing in and out of state government through a single computer system. That may sound simple enough, but as New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers reports, such projects involve tens of thousands of hours of work, and are often beset by troubles. listen:
The Regional Greenhouse Gas InitiativeBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.It’s a regional effort that other Northeastern states have signed onto, and it's aimed at reducing Global Warming. Governor Lynch made it a big priority in his recent State of the State speech, and now it’s being debated in the legislature. We’ll learn more about REGGI…and see how it may fly in the Granite State. Guests
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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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State Senate Passes Restaurant Smoking BanBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, February 22, 2007.The split-party vote came after several hours of debate over public heath versus freedom of choice, and many charges of political posturing. 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:
Spring Flood Victims Still In NeedBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, December 7, 2006.A state emergency management committee says hundreds are still in need seven months after the floods of last mother's day weekend. Some lawmakers are now calling on the state to step in with funding. In the meantime, a fundraiser is set for next week to helps defray estimated needs of about 2 million dollars. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Senator Gatsas Faces a Tougher Challenger This YearBy Debra Daigle on Tuesday, October 24, 2006.Republican Senate President Ted Gatsas is facing a stronger challenger this year in the race for the 16th District. The district includes the northern three wards of Manchester as well as Bow, Candia, Dunbarton and Hooksett. Two years ago, a confident Senator Gatsas won with 61% of the vote. Four years ago, he took 63%. But in this year's race, the three term incumbent may be keeping an eye on who's trailing. NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle reports. 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:
Supreme Court Sets Deadline For Defining AdequacyBy Josh Rogers on Friday, September 8, 2006.The state Supreme Court has given the legislature until July 2007 to define an adequate education. The ruling says that if deadline is not met, the court could step in and set educational adequacy and its cost. listen:
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