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Rundown of NH newspaper endorsements in GOP presidential race
Here is a rundown of the Republican presidential primary endorsements from the major newspapers that circulate in New Hampshire.Of the 11 publications listed here, Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt…Continue
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NH Speaker Norelli: Casino a four-sided issue
By Paul BriandDemocratic Rep. Terie Norelli of Portsmouth, as speaker of the New Hampshire House, has a unique view of her members from her elevated perch in the chamber.She also has a unique view of the casino gambling issue that played out in Concord on Wednesday, with lawmakers voting 199-164 to agree with a House supercommittee recommendation to kill SB 152, the Senate-passed bill to allow a casino…See More
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Gov. Hassan will need political skill and will to win casino vote
By Paul BriandGov. Maggie Hassan occasionally talks about her past life as Senate Majority Leader and how she worked to stitch together bipartisan agreement for the state’s gay marriage law.She’ll need that political skill, and then some, if she hopes to win support of what has become the most important vote of her young tenure as governor -- getting the House to vote for the Senate passed casino bill (SB…See More
Ananta Gopalan commented on Paul Briand's member post 'For referendum on Ayotte, still a long way to go'
"Just answer a few of simple questions on the gun issue. The Boston Marathon bombers living in the strict gun control state of MA, were found to have illegal weapons including one very close to what is being used in Afghanistan. They are…"
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For referendum on Ayotte, still a long way to go
By Paul BriandDemocrats shouldn’t get too hyped up about the fact that Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s approval numbers dropped after her vote opposing more thorough background checks for gun buyers.Voters in the Granite State have more than three years before the referendum on Ayotte’s first term in office. And it won’t be a single issue, especially so far down the road, that determines whether Ayotte is elected to a second term in 2016.Last week, Senators failed, 54 top 46, to reach the…See More
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Boston Marathon: A rite of spring gone horribly wrong
By Paul BriandWashington, D.C., has its Cherry Blossom Festival.The golf world has the Masters in Augusta, Ga.And when it comes to rites of spring, New England has the Boston Marathon. And today, something went horribly, horribly wrong as at least two explosive devices at the marathon finish line killed two, according to reports, and injured scores more.Law enforcement officials, political leaders and media outlets are trying to sort out exactly what happened at about 3 this afternoon. We won’t…See More
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Gov. Hassan on inclusiveness as part of NH history 04-09-13
At a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender annual breakfast at the University of New Hampshire 04-09-13, Gov. Maggie Hassan spoke about inclusiveness being part of N.H.'s history.
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Political scenarios forming for 2014 in NH
By Paul Briand Interesting storylines are already taking form around the 2014 off-year election. With former House Speaker William O’Brien, former gubernatorial candidates Ovide Lamontagne and Kevin Smith, Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley, and even former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown part of the current conversation, you can sense it’s going to be another interesting election cycle. First, let’s dispense of this notion that Brown might run for the U.S. Senate seat now occupied by…See More
Ananta Gopalan commented on Paul Briand's member post 'With budget vote, House Dems have an out on casino bill'
"How about that? Democrats "balanced" the budget and approved more spending! Must be a miracle. Cigarette smokers and those that use gasoline for their daily lives will only pay more. By the way, HB2 also contains a…"
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With budget vote, House Dems have an out on casino bill
By Paul BriandBy approving an $11 billion biennium state budget on Wednesday, the House showed it can balance the budget and restore some funding to certain programs without the revenue from a casino.It may be the incentive and political cover some House members, particularly Democrats, need to vote against the casino bill when it comes up for consideration.In past sessions, the House, as a group, has not approved bills authorizing casino gambling. This group, according to…See More
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Casino timelines: Massachusetts vs. New Hampshire
By Paul Briand As much as Granite Staters don’t like to compare themselves to Bay Staters, it’s instructive to compare the Massachusetts timeline for casino licensing and New Hampshire’s timeline for casino licensing. Massachusetts has a big head start on the licensing of up to three casinos and it expects to issue licenses by November 2013 at the earliest, February 2014 at the latest. New Hampshire is just now debating legislation to legalize a casino.A comparison of the two models shows…See More
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Keep casino, budget as separate issues
By Paul Briand Legislative budget writers are correct to create a Plan B biennium budget that doesn’t include $80 million in casino money that Gov. Maggie Hassan proposed in her revenue and spending plan. It’s better for the state if lawmakers separate the the casino from the budget. As proposed by the governor last month, the revenue for the two-year budget that starts July 1 is inexorably tied…See More
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NH Speaker Norelli: Casino a four-sided issue
By Paul Briand
Democratic Rep. Terie Norelli of Portsmouth, as speaker of the New Hampshire House, has a unique view of her members from her elevated perch in the chamber.
She also has a unique view of the casino gambling issue that played out in Concord on Wednesday, with lawmakers voting 199-164 to agree with a House supercommittee recommendation to kill SB 152,…
Posted on May 23, 2013 at 12:51pm
Gov. Hassan will need political skill and will to win casino vote
By Paul Briand
Gov. Maggie Hassan occasionally talks about her past life as Senate Majority Leader and how she worked to…
ContinuePosted on May 16, 2013 at 9:01am
For referendum on Ayotte, still a long way to go
By Paul Briand
Democrats shouldn’t get too hyped up about the fact that Republican U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s approval numbers dropped after her vote opposing more thorough background checks for gun buyers.
Voters in the Granite State have more than three years before the referendum on Ayotte’s first term in office. And it won’t be a single issue, especially so far down the road, that determines whether Ayotte is elected to a second term in…
Posted on April 25, 2013 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment
Boston Marathon: A rite of spring gone horribly wrong
By Paul Briand
Washington, D.C., has its Cherry Blossom Festival.
The golf world has the Masters in Augusta, Ga.
And when it comes to rites of spring, New England has the Boston Marathon. And today, something went horribly, horribly wrong as at least two explosive devices at the marathon finish line killed two, according to reports, and injured scores more.
Law enforcement officials, political leaders and media outlets are trying to sort…
Posted on April 15, 2013 at 6:32pm
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