Story Archives of 'Executive Council'

Bill To Put More Retired Judges On Bench Draws Questions

By Josh Rogers on Friday, July 31, 2009.

Proponents say a cash-strapped court system needs ways to handle rising caseloads. Critics say the measure flouts the Constitution, which requires judges retire at age 70, and puts the judiciary in the role of selecting judges.

Low-Profile Council Race Is High Priority For Governor Lynch

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

As goes the District 2 contest between Nelson Democrat John Shea and Concord Republican Dan St. Hilaire, so may go the partisan majority for body that approves state contracts and Governor’s picks for key state posts.

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Governor and Council Tour Corroded Spaulding Turnpike Bridges

By David Darman on Thursday, September 6, 2007.

New Hampshire’s Transportation Commissioner and the Executive Council traveled to the western part of the state today.

They are meeting with towns to discuss the department’s proposals to curtail or eliminate many projects in the state’s ten year Transportation Plan.

Yesterday, the Councilors and Commissioner joined Governor John Lynch to inspect some heavily corroded bridges on the Spaulding Turnpike.

Transportation officials say the Spaulding is in rough shape, and the Governor says rebuilding it is high on his list of priorities.

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Rematch in Exec Council District 5

By Sheryl Rich-Kern on Monday, October 30, 2006.

Former executive councilor David Wheeler, a Republican, is in full swing for a rematch.

Democrat Debra Pignatelli took his executive council seat two years ago.,

And while they disagree on many political issues, the two candidates are joined in an important battle.

Both are struggling to get people to know who they are and what job they are running for.

Only seven days remain to get the message across.

NHPR correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports.

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The Fight to Replace Ruth: Race for Executive Council at Full Tilt

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.

Long-standing Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin is stepping down after 19 years in the office.

Two well-known, experienced lawmakers are hoping to take her place.

It's a race that pits former Democratic State Senator Bev Hollingworth against current Republican State Senator Chuck Morse.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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The Unsinkable Ray Burton

By Josh Rogers on Thursday, October 5, 2006.

GOP executive councilor Ray Burton seems likely to secure a 15th term in Concord. That comes a year after the state's Republican Congressional delegation and Governor Lynch called for him to resign for employing a known child sex offender as a staffer. Burton has acknowledged that was a mistake, but says it's for the voters of district one to decide his future.

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Morse, Hollingworth to Face Off in Exec Council Race

By Dan Gorenstein on Wednesday, September 13, 2006.

One of the most closely watched races of primary night was the Republican race in the Executive Council Third District.

As New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports, the spotlight is likely to stay on the race even after the primary.

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Mahoney Concedes, Will Back Morse For Exec Council

By Roger Wood on Wednesday, September 13, 2006.

The favorite candidate of outgoing Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin lost in his bid for the republican nomination to seek her seat.

NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood reports.

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GOP Executive Council Primary: The Fight to Replace Ruth

By Dan Gorenstein on Monday, September 11, 2006.

Three high-profile Republicans are engaged in an exceptionally competitive primary race for Executive Councilor.

The candidates are looking to replace District 3 Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin who is stepping down after nearly 20 years.

Her departure provides the politically ambitious with a rare opportunity to secure a seat on the poorly understood but powerful Executive Council.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.

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The Origins of New Hampshire's Executive Council

By Laura Knoy on Thursday, May 25, 2006.

Dating back to the days of King Charles II in the 1600s, the Executive Council has long been a powerful and unique force in New Hampshire's state government, acting as a watchdog over the activities of the Executive Branch. We'll look at why it was created, how it has changed over the years and just exactly what the breadth and scope of the Executive Council's powers are. Laura's guests are Lou D'Allesandro, Democratic Senator from Manchester, Deputy Democratic Leader and former Executive Councilor who served from 1974-1980 and Stu Wallace, Professor of History at New Hampshire Technical Institute. In the past Stu has served as Director of New Hampshire's Division of Historical Resources. We'll also hear from Bernie Streeter, an Executive Councilor for thirty years before he went on to become the Mayor of Nashua, and Peter Vickery, An Executive Councilor with Massachusetts' Governor's Council.

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