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Executive decisions on federal stimulus money and appointments, a parting shot, and three challenges to gay marriage. It’s all in today’s dispatch by Michael McCord.
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Collars Up: Education Funding and State Budget Updates
The House will revisit holding the status quo on education funding—and may revisit the entire education funding formula, while it’s at it. Also, new proposals would consolidate some programs and authorities under the DHHS Commissioner. Would legislative oversight of the department still mean anything? …
Exercises in Education Funding
The state’s share of education funding could remain capped at 2009 levels, according to two bills awaiting floor debate in the Senate. Either measure would save the state about $70 million a year from current funding obligations.
How good that looks depends on what town you’re looking from.
New Hampshire’s Money Tree
New Hampshire is one step closer to its budget for the next two years, although it still may be a long way off.
Jackpot?
Scratch tickets, Megabucks, Powerball—check. Texas Hold’em, Lucky 7, Bingo—well, check, but only for charity. Slot machines, baccarat, casino resorts? Jackpot. At least, that’s what some New Hampshire lawmakers are betting on this year with their bills to bring in more money by rolling more gambling into the Granite State.
Tight Fists and Crossed Fingers: A Preview
The 2008 global economic flop is straining government coffers just as much as it’s pulling at citizens’ purse strings. Following is a preview of New Hampshire legislation that will either affect or be affected by projected budget shortfalls, as well as additional legislative items of note on the docket for the 2009 legislative session.