New Hampshire

Fiscal Committee Approves Financial Strategy As Part of Continuing Efforts to Address National Economic Slowdown

June 17, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today presented additional budget reductions to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee as part of a continuing effort to ensure a balanced budget and protect vital services.

“New Hampshire, like other states across the nation, is experiencing the impact of the downturn in the national economy. Our families and our businesses are being impacted, as are state revenues,” Gov. Lynch said.    » read more »

Tax Credit Aims to Help Stimulate Job Growth in the North Country

June 09, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today signed into law the Coos County Tax Credit, an important new tool in the state’s efforts to attract jobs to the North Country.

“Today, we are investing in bringing new, good-paying jobs to the people of Coos County,” Gov. Lynch said. “It is very clear that Coos County is struggling, and struggling even more than other parts of New Hampshire. This new tax credit will help provide some much needed relief.”    » read more »

May 28, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today applauded the agreement reached by House and Senate conferees regarding the Online Child Safety Act.

Gov. Lynch worked with the Attorney General and law enforcement to develop the Act, which will modernize state laws to better protect children from sexual predators who use the Internet.    » read more »

May 21, 2008 -- CONCORD - “Cutting greenhouse gas pollution is the right thing to do for the health of our citizens, the health of our environment and the health of our economy. Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will allow New Hampshire to cut the emissions that contribute to global climate change, increase energy efficiency, and in the long-term will help consumers save on energy costs.

“Our nine neighboring states are already committed to moving forward with RGGI and it is important we partner with them. I want to thank lawmakers for recognizing the importance of passing legislation allowing New Hampshire to join the RGGI and all the stakeholders who worked to ensure we are not getting left behind,” Gov. Lynch said.

Source: New Hampshire Governor

CONCORD - Saying it is the right thing to do for New Hampshire’s citizens, economy and environment, New Hampshire Governor John Lynch last week urged the Senate Energy, Environment and Economic Development Committee to approve a proposal for New Hampshire to join a regional initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

New Hampshire Governor Lynch: Photo by Andrew Walsh (CC)    » read more »

Additional Step in Governor’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Economic Downturn’s Impact on State Revenues

April 11, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch will issue an Executive Order expanding the freeze on state purchasing to cover all but essential equipment and commodities as part of his continuing efforts to address the impact the national economic downturn is having on state revenues.

Recession lunch special: Photo by Andy Martin (CC)    » read more »

Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Making Health Insurance More Affordable for NH Small Businesses

April 10, 2008 -- CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch today urged the House Commerce Committee to support legislation implementing New Hampshire HealthFirst, a bipartisan initiative to help New Hampshire small businesses better afford health insurance for their workers.

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch: Photo by Roger H. Goun (CC)

Gov. Lynch unveiled the proposal, which will help reduce costs by making wellness insurance plans available to small businesses, during his State of the State Address last month.    » read more »

Governor Issues Executive Order Implementing New Policy

April 1, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today established a new statewide policy for mosquito control on state-owned lands aimed at helping reduce public health threats such as West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Mosquito: (Photo CC Gerald Yuvallos)

Gov. Lynch issued Executive Order 2008-4 directing agencies to implement the new policy, which was developed by a working group chaired by Exeter State Sen. Maggie Hassan.    » read more »

March 24, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died March 22 in Baghdad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

They were assigned to the 237th Military Police Company, New Hampshire National Guard.

Killed were:

Sgt. Thomas C. Ray, II, 40, of Weaverville, North Carolina.

Sgt. David S. Stelmat, 27, of Littleton, New Hampshire.

Sgt. David B. Williams, 26, of Tarboro, North Carolina.

Source: DoD

March 27, 2008 -- New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte announces that recent DNA test results have provided additional confirmation that Robert Breest is guilty of the 1971 homicide of Susan Randall. Susan Randall’s badly beaten and partially naked body was found on the ice of the Merrimack River in 1971. Robert Breest was eventually arrested for the murder and brought to trial.

The evidence at trial included substantial forensic evidence that tied Breest to the murder including hairs and paint chips. He was convicted by a jury of First Degree Murder and sentenced as a psych-sexual murderer in 1973. Breest was sentenced to life in prison. Under the laws in place at the time of his sentencing, he was not eligible for parole for 40 years.    » read more »

March 27, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today received a letter from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Stewart Baker PDF Doc icon stating the federal government has agreed to postpone imposing Real ID requirements on New Hampshire citizens.

Gov. Lynch sent a letter to Homeland Security officials PDF Doc icon last month requesting that the Department not impose Real ID requirements on the citizens of New Hampshire.    » read more »

March 19, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch applauded the House’s support of legislation creating a Coos County Tax Credit, an important new tool in the state’s efforts to attract jobs to the North Country.

Gov. Lynch proposed the tax credit during his State of the State Address.

“This new tax credit will help our efforts to build the North Country’s economy by helping to bring good-paying jobs to the families of Coos County,” Gov. Lynch said. “I applaud the House for recognizing the importance assisting the North Country economy and I want to thank the Ways and Means Committee for its thoughtful work on this important bill.”    » read more »

March 19, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today commended the House’s approval of a bill to allow New Hampshire to officially join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which is aimed at reducing the harmful pollution that is causing global climate change.

Gov. Lynch made it a priority to pass legislation enabling New Hampshire to enact the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

“We are dedicating ourselves here in New Hampshire to reducing the pollution that causes global warming and climate change, and joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a major part of that effort. Cutting our greenhouse gas pollution is the right thing to do for the long-term health of our citizens, the health of our environment and our economy,” Gov. Lynch said.    » read more »

Proposal Aims to Give Small Businesses More Affordable Health Insurance Options

March 18, 2008 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today applauded the Senate Commerce, Labor and Consumer Protection Committee’s unanimous support of New Hampshire HealthFirst initiative, an initiative aimed at making health insurance more affordable for small businesses and their workers.

Gov. Lynch proposed New Hampshire HealthFirst in his State of the State address.    » read more »

March 17, 2008 -- CONCORD - CQ Press today named New Hampshire the “Safest State” in the nation for 2008.

New Hampshire boasts the nation’s lowest murder rate and second-lowest rates for aggravated assault and burglary, according to CQ Press.    » read more »