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Story Archives of 'Education Funding'Lynch, Lawmakers Mull Building Aid SuspensionBy Josh Rogers on Friday, November 20, 2009.The state now pays up to 60 percent of school construction costs. Governor Lynch says the law needs an overhaul, and some legislators want the program suspended for 2010. School officials say the move would jeopardize long-planned projects. School Funding Era Ends?By Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, July 16, 2009.The 18 year education funding debate is behind us. At least that’s the message from certain corners as Governor Lynch this week signed a bill into law on school accountability. Some see that act is the final step the state needed to take to fulfill its court mandated obligation to provide an adequate education. But New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports some key education players aren’t convinced the nearly two-decade fight is over. Federal Relief for Towns: Look to the SchoolsBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, March 4, 2009.Will the federal stimulus package give relief to town taxpayers? That depends. I’m Jon Greenberg with this town meeting minute. Education Funding Deadlines in 2009By Laura Knoy on Friday, January 23, 2009.In 2009, lawmakers will try to pay for the state’s share of school spending at a time when revenues are tighter than ever. But the legislature can’t dodge the question; if it does, the state Supreme Court will likely get involved again as unhappy districts sue. We’ll look at how the education funding debate may play out in the coming year. Guests
Conservative Democrat Eyes Conservative DistrictBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, October 30, 2008.State Senate District 19 includes the towns of Derry, Hampstead and Windham and is one of the state’s most conservative districts. Despite the numbers, Democrats believe economist Daphne Kenyon has a chance to upset incumbent Republican Senator Bob Letourneau. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has this profile. Governor Permits Costing Plan to PassBy Dan Gorenstein on Monday, June 9, 2008.Governor John Lynch has allowed the state’s latest education plan to become law without his signature. He let it pass so the state could meet a court-imposed deadline to determine the cost an adequate education. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. Another Ed Funding Amendment RejectedBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.The Governor, the Speaker, and Republican leaders all supported the amendment, but a backbench revolt from both sides of the aisle left it dead in the water. We’ll do the autopsy, find out where we go from here, and ask whether lawmakers can ever solve education funding. Guests
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House To Vote On School Funding AmendmentBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, May 13, 2008.Amendment has the backing of Governor Lynch and legislative leaders in both parties, but it also has many opponents, including the teachers union, many house conservatives, and the Democratic chairs of a half-dozen House committees. Top House Dems Endorse Funding AmendmentBy Josh Rogers on Friday, May 2, 2008.New Hampshire house speaker Terie Norelli throws her weight behind a school funding constitutional amendment – but not the one backed by Governor Lynch. A Plan, An Amendment, A Deadline and Lots of Opinions on Education FundingBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.When it comes to ed funding, the legislature has arrived at where poet Robert Frost did - with “two roads diverging in the woods.” One path involves a Supreme Court deadline and reworking the current funding system; the other, a constitutional change backed by the Governor. We’ll talk about which path lawmakers may choose and why we still haven't found a way to fund education in the state. Guests
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