State Budget

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) spoke to reporters after attending a meeting with President-elect Obama and said that he is not depending on money from the federal government to help New Hampshire close its current budget deficit.

"I'm certainly not counting on money from the federal government to deal with our remaining $75 million shortfall, so I'm not counting on that," Lynch said on a conference call with reporters.

Lynch was attending a meeting of the National Governors Association which met with Obama in Philadelphia and said he does not think Obama will give states money that would make the current state budgets worse.

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Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) has issued two executive orders that would cut state spending by almost $57 million and is working with the legislature to cut another $20 million.

Appearing before the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committee, Lynch announced that state agencies would immediately cut their spending by $53.6 million. Lynch also said he was enacting several measures to save the state another $3 million. These actions were approved by the committee.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      Friday, November 21, 2008

Contact: Senator Lou D’Allesandro

(603) 271-2600

 

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SUPPORTS GOVERNOR’S CUTS

 

CONCORD – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Lou D’Allesandro praised the governor today for his continuing efforts to rein in spending as the global economic crisis takes its toll on state revenues.

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GOFFSTOWN--Both candidates in the state Senate District 18 race agreed that spending and the state budget are the most important issues facing the state.

Doug Kruse (R-Manchester) and state Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) participated in their only debate, which was sponsored by Manchester's Mayor's Youth Advisory Council.

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State Sen. Betsi DeVries (D-Manchester) campaigning in Manchester: Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com

MANCHESTER--On this brisk fall morning state Sen. Betsi DeVries campaigned door-to-door for her re-election campaign.

The Manchester Democrat, also a member of the Board of Aldermen, was also pulling double-duty has she listened to complaints from constituency. DeVries reminded voters she met about a public comment hearing for a proposed recycling center and mentioned the state's home heating assistance program. One voter even handed her a list of concerns.

DeVries is running for re-election against Manchester school board member Doug Kruse in senate district 18.

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For Immediate Release

 

500 million dollar shortfall predicted!

Governor needs to to act now and make real cuts according to Kenney

and key members of House Finance Committee

 

Concord -Senator Kenney announced today with key members of the House Finance Commitee that their analysis shows a 500+ million shortfall around the corner for 2010 with no way to deal with it put forward by the Governor. An announcement will also be made about a 200 + million shortfall for 09 with not enough real cuts coming.

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For Immediate Release
October 14, 2008
For more information, contact Brett Bosse: (603) 995-9284

Big Spender Janeway Misleading Voters
Sanborn asks Janeway to take responsibility for state budget deficit

(Antrim)   State Senate candidate Andy Sanborn is criticizing Harold Janeway for his attempt to mislead voters, and distort his record as a big spender in Concord. Earlier this week, Janeway sent out a mailer advertising himself as having "the financial leadership to properly fund the state's important programs and limit spending". However, Janeway's record paints a very different picture, as he has consistently voted to increase state spending, raise taxes, and push New Hampshire ever closer to an Income Tax. Read More >

CONCORD- Late last night the House and Senate finished their legislative year with a special session.

The session was called by Gov. John Lynch (Hopkinton) to attempt to close the looming budget deficit.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          Thursday, June 5, 2008

Contact: Senator Sylvia Larsen

(603) 271-2111

House Speaker Terie Norelli

(603) 271-3661

HOUSE AND SENATE CELEBRATE END OF SUCCESSFUL SESSION

CONCORD – After working late to ensure the state budget remains on solid footing, the House and Senate adjourned for 2008 with several major pieces of legislation brought to a successful close.

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For Immediate Release:                                    Contact: Colin Manning
Friday, April 11, 2008                                       (603) 271-2121
                                                                        
Governor Lynch To Expand State Purchasing Freeze