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Story Archives of 'John Lynch'Lawmakers Approve $30 Million in New CutsBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.Lawmakers approved Governor John Lynch’s proposal to cut the state budget by an additional $30 million dollars. The governor says he expects the state to finish 2008 in the black, but anticipates the budget will fall $120 million short in 2009. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports. listen:
  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. listen:
Budget Bill Passes, Deficit Talk ContinuesBy Josh Rogers on Thursday, June 5, 2008.Governor Lynch says the plan puts the state on solid financial footing. Republicans say budget problems will be their top campaign issue. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Ed Funding Amendment Rejected By HouseBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.Despite backing from legislative leaders and Governor Lynch, amendment falls about 100 votes short of the needed 3/5th support. The margin has top house lawmakers from both parties saying they see little hope an amendment could ever win broad bipartisan backing. listen:
Selling the Sin TaxBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 8, 2008.Governor Lynch’s latest plan to address the state’s budget shortfall would involve raising taxes on cigarettes, reducing the state discount to wine retailers, and introducing a brand new tax on charity poker games. We’ll unpack the economics of so-called “sin taxes” and explore what these increases could mean for consumers, businesses and the state budget. Guests
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Businesses Say State Should Go Slow on Hiking Cigarette Tax and Cutting Wine DiscountsBy Josh Rogers on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.To close a growing budget hole, Governor Lynch wants to add 25 cents a pack to the tobacco tax, and cut in half the discount retailers get when they by wine from the state. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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. listen:
Cheap Liquor, Cheapskate RentBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.As Governor Lynch looks to the liquor commission for more revenue, NH's top liquor official says up to a dozen stores face eviction from area malls due to state's outmoded lease policy. listen:
Lynch Declines To Rule Out Tax IncreasesBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.The Governor’s comments come as lawmakers mull a billion dollar school funding plan, and revenue officials predict a state budget gap that could top 170 million dollars by mid-2009. listen:
HealthFirstBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.Modeled on a similar plan in Rhode Island, HealthFirst would offer a basic low-cost health plan to small business owners. Governor Lynch hopes his plan will ease the stress on small business owners and their employees, but critics say HealthFirst could hurt the health care market and drive insurers from the state. We explore the Governor’s HealthFirst plan and see how it may help or hurt health care in New Hampshire. Guests
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