Garry Rayno
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Crazy Times As Lawmakers Face Deadlines and More Deadlines
The sap is running, clocks are moving forward an hour, the days are longer: It must be Crossover for the Legislature.
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By the Numbers: Could This Purple State Turn a More Permanent Blue?
In NH, Democrats now outnumber Republicans for the first time in a decade.
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Distant Dome: The Fun Days of NH Lawmaking Are Long Gone
Thirty years ago, people had fun during the long grueling hours of work even in very difficult times.
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Looks Like Bumpy Roads Ahead If Pols Don’t Fuel NH Highway Fund
The House last week and this week will put off one of the major issues it needs to address and has needed to solve for some time: diminishing revenues for the state Highway Fund which pays for state road and bridge work.
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NH’s Primary Is Fun, But Local Politics Are Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Many communities had and still have the town contrarian who speaks against any warrant article that raises money.
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The Party’s Starting in Earnest
The 2020 primary is very different from the benchmark primaries of the last century when lesser-known candidates could catch fire and either continue on to the nomination or impact the final outcome.
Business & Economy
Everything You Want To Know About Your Property Tax, But Were Afraid To Ask
Should volunteer firefighters and EMTs get a property tax exemption?
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Political Popularity Versus Fixing Roads and Bridges in an Election Year
The state’s Highway Fund pays for most of the state’s share of road and bridge work, but it is on a collision course with fuel efficiency and alternative fuels.
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2020 Deja Vu Likely: Dems Will Pass Bills, Sununu Veto
Next week is the beginning. Much more lies ahead. Stay tuned to Garry Rayno’s Distant Dome and InDepthNH.org State House coverage daily.
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Lawmakers Return To Polluted Climate, Social Media Warning and Lots of Free Food
The definition of “harm’s way” in Concord is being between free food and lawmakers.