Story Archives of 'Joe Kenney'

The Death Penalty Debate

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, December 2, 2008.

Although it’s legal in New Hampshire, the state hasn’t executed anyone in almost seventy years. In fact, we don’t even have the current facilities to carry it out, if a capital punishment sentence was handed down. But the Michael Addison case may change that. He’s been convicted of killing Manchester police officer Michael Briggs, and the jury is still out as to what sentence he’ll receive. The case has restarted a debate on whether the death penalty is a just punishment and if it is, who should qualify for it.

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  • Jim Splaine, Democratic state representative from Portsmouth; he plans to bring up two bills regarding capital punishment in the next legislative year
  • Joe Kenney, Republican state senator from Wakefield and 2008 candidate for governor; in the last legislative session, he brought up a bill to expand statutes regarding the death penalty

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Lynch Wins Third Term in Governor's Race

By Mark Bevis on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

Democratic Governor John Lynch cruised easily to his third two year term on Tuesday.

He defeated his challenger, Republican State Senator Joe Kenney with more than 70% of the vote.

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Kenney Outlines Plans To Cut State Budget Deficit

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, October 16, 2008.

Campaigning in Concord today, GOP Gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney blamed John Lynch for a budget deficit Kenney believes could top a half-billion dollars by 2010.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Josh Rogers has more.

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Republican State Senator and Gubernatorial Candidate Joe Kenney

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

He’s a veteran of 14 years in the New Hampshire legislature as well as the Iraq war. Senator Joseph Kenney was born and bred in New Hampshire to a small business family. He was a member of the State House for four terms and in 2002 was elected to the State Senate. As a lieutenant colonel in the Marine reserves, Kenney was called to serve in Iraq during his term last year. Now Joseph Kenney wants to be New Hampshire's next Governor. We’ll talk with him about the campaign, as well as where he stands on issues from the economy to energy to health care.

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BIA Gubernatorial Forum

By Laura Knoy on Friday, October 3, 2008.

On Wednesday, Governor John Lynch and his Republican opponent, State Senator Joe Kenney, took part in a candidate forum based on business issues in New Hampshire. The event was a partnership between New Hampshire Public Radio, the New Hampshire Business and Industry Association, the Union Leader and New Hampshire Public Television. The candidates for governor discussed issues ranging from the budget deficit, health care and energy. Today we play that forum back to you.

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Lynch, Kenney Face Off in Debate over Economy

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

The state budget and the economy dominated the conversation between Governor John Lynch and his Republican challenger state Senator Joe Kenney.

The two faced off in Manchester at St. Anselm College this afternoon.

Kenney accused Lynch of overseeing a significant increase in state spending, while failing to address some of the state’s most pressing needs.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Republican Candidates Say They're Unified Following Primaries

By David Darman on Friday, September 12, 2008.

New Hampshire Republicans gathered this morning in Manchester for the post primary “Unity Breakfast”.

New Hampshire Public Radio's David Darman has more.

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Kenney Ready For General Election Race Against Lynch

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, September 10, 2008.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Joe Kenney has promised to take the fight to Governor John Lynch in the general election.

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State Senate Passes Restaurant Smoking Ban

By 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.

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Lynch Targets Funds for North Country

By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, February 19, 2007.

Governor Lynch's proposed budget directs new money to the North Country.

That's good news to legislators from the region.

But as New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, those same lawmakers warn the governor's education plan could diminish any gains.

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