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Story Archives of 'John Hunt'House Overwhelmingly Votes to Block Real IDBy Dan Gorenstein on Thursday, April 5, 2007.The New Hampshire House has nearly unanimously passed a bill that prohibits the state from taking part in the controversial identification program known as Real ID. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
  Popular and Cautious, Lynch Looks SafeBy Josh Rogers on Friday, October 13, 2006.Poll after poll has shown the public to be supportive of the job John Lynch has done as governor. That's made life difficult for Republican gubernatorial nominee Jim Coburn, and frustrating for GOP loyalists. New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more. listen:
Charter Schools Search for FundingBy Laura Knoy on Wednesday, February 8, 2006.A bill winding its way through the state house would allow charter schools to receive financial aid directly from the state giving them the assistance they say is necessary to stay afloat. But the idea has its critics who ask why public schools should compete with charter schools for limited resources. We’ll look at the debate. Laura is joined by Amy Quinton, Education Reporter at NHPR, State Representative John Hunt, sponsor of the charter school bill, and Roberta Tenney, Administrator for School Standards at the New Hampshire Department of Education. We will also hear from Emily Hamilton, Head of School and Lead Teacher at the Seacoast Charter School. listen:
House Backs New Insurance PlanBy Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, June 8, 2005.The New Hampshire House has passed a bill that does away with the controversial insurance law known as SB110. New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
Speaker Reverses Course on Cig TaxBy Josh Rogers on Friday, April 8, 2005.House Speaker Doug Scamman says he now supports a key provision of Governor Lynch's proposed budget -- a 28 cent per pack increase to the cigarette tax. Scamman's announcement comes as lawmakers continue working to balance the state's next two year spending plan listen:
SB 110 - Let the Battle Begin!By Laura Knoy on Thursday, February 10, 2005.SB-110 was a bill designed to attract more health insurers to New Hampshire, and it's done that. But one year later, the law's critics say it's also caused skyrocketing health premiums. now, a movement is gearing up to repeal it. We'll look into SB 110 one year later, where it's suceeding, where it's not and the role health insurance plays in Granite State business. Laura's guests are. Senator Margaret Wood Hassan, Democratic State Senator from Exeter who's sponsoring SB 118, a bill that would repeal certain provisions of SB 110. Rep. John Hunt, State Representative from Rindge. Rep. Hunt was the Chair of the committee that passed SB 110 and the House sponsor of a bill to fix SB 110. Ray White, President of Cornerstone Benefit and Retirement Group Inc., a Bedford based company that provides benefits to small businesses. listen:
How Businesses are Faring under SB110By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, August 31, 2004.SB110, passed last year, was aimed at increasing competition among insurance companies in New Hampshire while decreasing the cost of insurance for small businesses. Now the first numbers are coming in on the bill and the results are mixed. We'll talk about these findings and find out what the future of SB110 might hold. Laura's guests are Representative John Hunt, Chairman of the House Commerce Committee and Dr. Jim Squires, President of the Endowment for Health. We'll also talk with Tim Sink, president of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. listen:
Businesses See Benefits in Livable WageBy Dan Gearino on Wednesday, June 2, 2004.Earlier this spring, New Hampshire lawmakers voted down an increase in the state's minimum wage. The bill would have raised the minimum to $6.65 an hour over the next two years. Opponents argued the bill would hurt area businesses. But a growing number of employers in New Hampshire and Vermont are finding that higher wages don't have to hurt the bottom line. The Keene Sentinel's Dan Gearino reports on several businesses that are paying what's called a living wage. listen:
Court Ruling Shelves State's Do Not Call ListBy Dan Gorenstein on Friday, September 26, 2003.New Hampshire’s Do Not Call List was slated to begin next week. A recent federal court decision, however, has ruled the national no call registry unconstitutional. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
State House Passes Health Insurance and Teacher BillsBy David Darman on Thursday, June 5, 2003.In addition to setting up a conference committee to work out a budget with the Senate today, the House also passed a controversial bill that would change the rules for selling health insurance to small groups. And the House voted to make it easier for local school boards to fire poorly performing teachers. NHPR?s David Darman has more. listen:
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