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NH Statehouse holds same sex marriage hearings

By VPR | April 16, 2009

At least 500 people crowded into New Hampshire’s Statehouse in an emotional and sometimes boisterous hearing over whether allowing same sex marriage would weaken or strengthen the family institution.

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Egg timers to keep NH House on track

By VPR | March 24, 2009

With more than 200 bills to plow through in three days, New Hampshire House Speaker Teri Norelli has a plan to help debates stay focused.

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NH to learn details of governor’s budget Thursday

By VPR | February 9, 2009

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch will unveil his two-year budget this week, answering key questions about potential layoffs, program cuts and tax increases.

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Impending storm closes NH Legislature

By VPR | January 28, 2009

The storm on its way to New Hampshire is putting a stop to lawmaking for the day, among other activities.

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NH may remove VP from primary ballot

By VPR | January 22, 2009

New Hampshire could be changing the look of its primary ballots

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NH revenues continue to lag

By VPR | January 6, 2009

Tax receipts were $21 million below estimates in December, bringing the total shortfall for the year to over $121 million.

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NH’s economic outlook bad, not worst

By VPR | January 2, 2009

Though economists are predicting a bleak year for New Hampshire, they also point out that the state has fared much better than many others.

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New head of NH Retirement System resigns

By VPR | September 5, 2008

The new head of New Hampshire’s Retirement System has resigned, less than five months after taking the job.

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NH Senate votes 19-5 to pass constitutional school aid amendment

By VPR | February 22, 2008

After years of fighting over a school aid pot that never grows bigger, the New Hampshire Senate has voted to change the state Constitution so the neediest towns could be singled out for aid.