BUDGET CRISIS

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) says that New Hampshire is on track to have a balanced budget at the ending of this fiscal year.

Lynch said the state has taken "appropriate steps" to deal with the budget crisis.

Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton), Senate President Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) and House Speaker Terie Norelli (D-Portsmouth) will call for a special session tomorrow to deal with the budget deficit.

Lynch will ask the Executive Council to approve the special session that will take place after the House and Senate hold their regular sessions.

For Immediate Release:                          Contact:
Tuesday, June 3, 2008                                   Governor's Office: 271-2121
                                                        Speaker's Office: 271-3661
                                                        Senate President's Office: 271-2111

Governor, Speaker, Senate President
Announce Plans for Special Session to Continue
Their Efforts to Ensure a Balanced Budget

CONCORD - Gov. John Lynch, Speaker Terie Norelli and Senate President Sylvia Larsen today announced plans for a special session Wednesday afternoon to continue ongoing efforts to ensure a balanced budget.