Gov. John Lynch gives his final state of the state address to the House and Senate. Read the transcript of the live tweets from the Statehouse below:
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Andy Smith: difficult economy and budget "sharpens" political tone. #nhsots
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Lou D'Allesandro: Lynch "continues to extend his hand", GOP will either accept or reject #nhsots
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Lou D'Allesandro "disappointed" in Lynch's veto thread on casinos and gambling. #nhsots
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Lou D'Allesandro: I-93 needs expanding. Congestion, accidents are "unacceptable" in economy and in "wasteful" energy use. #nhsots
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Lou D'Allesandro on #nhsots: Lynch "spoke highly about education," I-93 is "vastly important" and tobacco tax needs to go back up.
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Lou D'Allesandro joining us now. #nhsots
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DJ Bettencourt on ed funding amendment: difficult to do because it's so critically important, but "we're still talking" #nhsots
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DJ Bettencourt on I-93: what's on the table for GOP is "prioritizing" and looking at bonding. #nhsots
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DJ Bettencourt on I-93: Toll increases and gas tax hikes off the table. #nhsots
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DJ Bettencourt says what Lynch called "anti-government attitude" is actually call for efficient government. #nhsots
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DJ Bettencourt on #nhsots: Lynch was "long on platitudes, short on details"
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House Majority Leader DJ Bettencourt joining us from the state house. #nhsots
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Andy Smith: Lynch speaks broadly about "civil rights" rather than same-sex marriage, which would be more "problematic politically" #nhsots
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Andy Smith: in some areas, Lynch specifically used the word veto; didn't in some places (like marriage) and did that purposefully #nhsots
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Andy Smith: Lynch veto threats were gov's attempt to remind Republicans that "he was still there" #nhsots
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Though @joshrogersNHPR says some of governor's points were "pointed, for him" #nhsots
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#nhsots @joshrogersNHPR speech was "the John Lynch we've been accustomed to" - incremental change, broad themes #nhsots
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Andy Smith: Lynch said he would veto some of the hot-button GOP priorities like expanded gun rights laws. #nhsots
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Andy Smith: "Lynch talked more about what he was against" incl. casinos, income tax, right to work etc. #nhsots
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And that's the speech. Laura Knoy, Andy Smith and@joshrogersNHPR looking at the speech and how it went over with lawmakers. #nhsots
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Lynch: "If we work together, in the great tradition of New Hampshire, I believe we can find areas of common ground." #nhsots
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Lynch on shipyard:"Let’s get out the t-shirts (and) buses...Let the federal government try...We’re going to win again, together." #nhsots
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Lynch gives lawmakers an issue to come together on: "We’re not gonna let them close our shipyard!" #nhsots
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Lynch recognizes late fmr Gov Walter Peterson and his wife, Dorothy - "They always looked to find ways to bring unity" #nhsots
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Lynch says he will veto casinos and "stand firm" against bills to loosen gun laws. Also to end same-sex marriage.
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Lynch: "There’s a harshness in the air" esp. in state house. "that’s not healthy for our people or our democracy." #nhsots
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Lynch "will stand firm against any legislation that would strip any of our citizens of their civil rights." doesn't say marriage. #nhsots
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Lynch on bills to expand gun rights: they are "a rash of proposed legislation" that would "undermine" public safety. #nhsots
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Lynch"I will stand firm on bills that undermine enviroment." Comes out against eminent domain for northern pass.
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Lynch: "I do not believe that the monetary benefits of expanded gambling outweigh the risks" to quality of life and economy. #nhsots
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Lynch on Northern Pass: "This project cannot happen without local support. And it should not happen with eminent domain." #nhsots
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Lynch "we should not dismiss out of hand" the idea of Northern Pass, but "the proponents of Northern Pass need to listen better." #nhsots
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Lynch on to healthcare. Shout out to Utah ins. exchange. Says nh must design its own. This issue divides chambers, few in house GOP clap.
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Lynch now on environment and energy. State is "building a new energy future." #nhsots
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Lynch: "I certainly don’t think we want the federal government to design an exchange for us." #nhsots
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Lynch calls for legislators to set up NH health exchange. Notes Utah has already done so. #nhsots
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Lynch says pilot programs are "promising"- wants to expand projects that move state away from "inefficient fee-for-service model" #nhsots
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Lynch: Health care problem is not money. "There is enough money in the system. We are not just spending it efficiently." #nhsots
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Lynch now moving to health care. #nhsots
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Lynch: "we have tied the hands of the Attorney General in" prosecuting deceptive mortgage practices. #nhsots
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Crowd roars when Lynch says "attacks" on public workers need to stop. "I will never take away their right to organize."
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Lynch: "I respect the contributions of all of our workers, and I will never take away their right to organize." #nhsots
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Big "whoop! whoop! whoop!" after Lynch mentions public employees. #nhsots
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Lynch: "Sadly, it has become too commonplace to attack public employees, and that needs to stop." #nhsots
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Lynch calls for consolidation of report-writing bodies and administration of 34 licensing boards. #nhsots
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Lynch on govt efficiency: Medicaid managed care at HHS, "new approaches" in Corrections, doing more with fewer employees. #nhsots
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Lynch highlights govt efficiencies: Business One Stop, centralized purchasing, reduced personnel, online license renewals, etc. #nhsots
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Lynch says if we come together we can widen 93 by 2016. Adds "we hear from some a lot of anti-goverment talk - but that doesn't make sense."
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Lynch: "anti-government talk" doesn't make sense because focus should be on "improving government" instead of attacking it. #nhsots
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Lynch: "Words alone will not raise the $365 million needed to complete this project... The people of New Hampshire are waiting." #nhsots
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Lynch hit tobacco tax cut again, calling it nonsensical. Says money could go to higher ed. O'Brien looks unmoved.
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Lynch: time to come together to find funding for widening of I-93. Costs are at all-time lows, delays hurt economy and citizens. #nhsots
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Lynch highlights transportation improvements in roads, tolling, airport access. #nhsots
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Lynch: Tobacco tax was "nonsensical" and money would have been better used on community colleges. #nhsots
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Most rise, some more slowly that others, when Lynch reaffirms his pledge to veto sales or income tax. #nhpolitics
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Lynch: "We have resolved the major issues with the federal government, and we expect the hospitals to now meet their obligations." #nhsots
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Lynch: tobacco tax cut has "wiped out" business tax revenues coming in ahead of projections this year. #nhsots
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Lynch highlights Green Launching Pad program #nhsots
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Lynch:college cuts send "wrong message" to potential businesses."we must make it a priority to restore funding for higher education."#nhsots
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Lynch: reduced state aid to public colleges is "shortsighted reduction that undermines our economic strategy" #nhsots
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Lynch calls for "reformed building aid program" for schools. #nhsots
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Lynch recognizes Teacher of the Year 2012, Bethany Bernasconi of Windham High School. #nhsots
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Lynch: "I will oppose any amendment that would allow the state to abandon its responsibility for educating our children." #nhsots
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Lynch: amendment should "allows us to target state education aid & affirms the state’s responsibility to our schools." #nhsots
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Lynch on schools: "we need flexibility to direct more aid to communities and children with the greatest needs." #nhsots
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Lynch: let's "reexamine recent cuts" to dropout prevention programs in wake of slight uptick in dropout rate. #nhsots
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Lynch: state has cut annual dropout rate in half, to 1.16% "teachers and schools... brought commitment and creativity to the effort" #nhsots
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Lynch: NH has invested in education - universal kindergarten, increased school funding, upgraded college facilities #nhsots
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Lynch: NH Working program has "helped avert the layoffs of more than 1200 workers." Now it's helping workers upgrade their skills. #nhsots
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Lynch: state is investing in "building the workforce to meet the needs of today's manufacturing companies." #nhsots
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Lynch talking about manufacturing as a key to the state economy - it's "alive and growing in our great state." #nhsots
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Lynch: "We can build on our success, but overall New Hampshire has a strategy that is working. Let’s not mess it up." #nhsots
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"we’ve traditionally recognized that state government has basic responsibilities it must meet and fund... our approach is working." #nhsots
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Lynch: "Our first priority remains putting people back to work...we have a strategy here in NH that has made us a national leader." #nhsots
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Lynch: "people of New Hampshire work together every day... Let us find, under this Golden Dome, that same sense of common purpose" #nhsots
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Gov recognizes DOT road crews who rebuilt North Country roads in 15 days after #nhirene. "They show the strength of New Hampshire."#nhsots
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Gov Lynch recognizes students and faculty at Londonderry High School who cut their hair to support those living w/cancer. #nhsots
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Lynch recognizes Melanie Gosselin of NH Food Bank, as an example of "the giving soul of New Hampshire." #nhsots
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"The heart and soul of New Hampshire, the true strength of our state, lies outside these doors, with our people." #nhsots
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Lynch: "the state of New Hampshire is strong, resilient and caring." #nhsots
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"You know what I'm going to say next... We live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the world." #nhsots
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"It's my great honor to report to the people of New Hampshire, for the fourth and final time, on the state of our great state." #nhsots
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#nhsots Gov Lynch recognizes Col. Pete Corey of the 197th Fires Brigade of NH Nat'l Guard, to thank servicemen and women.
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#nhsots Lynch on New Hampshire soldiers: "join with me in a moment of silence for our fallen."
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#nhsots Lynch recognizes Executive Councilor Raymond Wieczorek, who is also not seeking reelection in the fall.
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#nhsots Gov starts by speaking about his wife, Dr. Susan Lynch - "She has been a strong advocate for children and families"
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#nhsots Lynch: "If any team is going to win the Super Bowl, it will be the New England Patriots."
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#nhsots Gov Lynch now at podium.
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#nhsots @joshrogersNHPR not sure how aggressively Gov Lynch will speak out on same-sex marriage, but a big part of his legacy as governor
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Some close Exec Council votes have been a way for Council to express concern without blocking nominations.
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Gov's personal relationships w/council still good, but policy differences more pronounced this term.
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Gov Lynch has had more contentious relationship with Exec Council during this term than in past.
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Gov Lynch likely to begin speaking momentarily. #nhsots
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Gov Lynch "governs like he is" - relatively quiet, not a grandstander
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Lynch likely to leave office as most popular NH gov since tracking began.
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National Anthem by the Dartmouth Singers. #nhsots
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Pledge of Allegiance #nhsots
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Lynch's popularity due in part to 1) not taking sole credit for success 2) making clear he wasn't seeking higher office
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Governor Lynch entering Representatives Hall. #nhsots
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Members of the judiciary on their way into Representatives Hall. #nhsots
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#nhsots MT @mattspolar: House & Sen pass resolution to form joint convention to hear State of State. In less fancy terms, we're minutes away
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Lynch's veto pen has come out a lot, but expects Gov to call for ways the parties can work together.
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#nhsots @joshrogersNHPR wondering if Governor Lynch will address attempts to repeal same-sex marriage, and if so, how he will broach topic
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#nhsots @joshrogersNHPR says Lynch likely to call for constitutional amendment on ed funding again.
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Andy Smith: "Broad legislative initiatives" not Lynch's style in #nhsots but will probably outline some "fixing where we can fix"
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#nhsots Andy Smith: Lynch hasn't been able to drive legislative agenda with GOP leading leg, so policy agenda is less likely.
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Procession of officials about to begin - judges, executive councilors, etc. #nhsots
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Laura Knoy on air live with @joshrogersNHPR and Andy Smith of UNH Survey Center. #nhsots
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RT @meg_heckman: NH Gov. John Lynch has joined Twitter just in time for his final state of the state address. Follow him@GovJohnLynch
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We're tweeting today's State of the State address with the hashtag #nhsots.