Garry Rayno

‘This amendment would eliminate government’s ability to regulate abortion and protect life’

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Garry Rayno 0

Opponents said the rights of a pregnant woman do not override the rights of an unborn child, and maintained the amendment would create abortion on demand and prohibit any regulation of providers or facilities where abortions are performed. READ MORE

Lawmakers disagree on bills to fund NH roads and bridges

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Garry Rayno 0

CONCORD, NH — Everyone agrees more money is needed for the state’s highway system, but they also disagree about the fairest method. Lawmakers on Tuesday heard two proposals — one targeting large trucks and tractor-trailers and READ MORE

Education funding journey begins anew in NH

Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Garry Rayno 0

The Commission to Study School Funding has less than a year to develop a more equitable formula to distribute state aid to schools. READ MORE

2020 déjà vu likely: Dems will pass bills, Sununu will veto

Sunday, January 12, 2020 Garry Rayno 0

The first week of the 2020 legislature looked a lot like the 2019 version. Whether a different ending waits at the end of the session remains to be seen, but is not likely in an election year. READ MORE

Lawmakers return to ‘polluted’ political climate, social media warning and lots of free food

Sunday, January 5, 2020 Garry Rayno 0

Returning lawmakers will greet old friends and colleagues while the two parties seek to establish the political battlefield for November’s general election. READ MORE

2019: Northern Pass killed, death penalty repealed and education funding back in court

Sunday, December 29, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

This year was one of great expectations and even greater disappointments for many in the Granite State. READ MORE

Lawmakers and Distant Dome have some big asks for Santa

Sunday, December 22, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

Christmas is this week and it is a time for wishes or maybe wishful thinking. READ MORE

NH’s Charter Schools and the mudslinging politics to come

Sunday, December 15, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

It is easy to portray this battle as the education unions versus those seeking to decentralize the state’s education system, but it is much more about who controls public policy: the legislature or the executive branch. READ MORE

‘Show Me the Money’ time in NH race for governor

Sunday, December 8, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

Reviewing the money raised in the recent filing period by the announced gubernatorial candidates is a portrait of contrasts reflecting the different philosophies between Democrats and Republicans. READ MORE

NH Politics: Something for everyone in upcoming 2020 session

Sunday, December 1, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is usually reserved for family and friends as the work in Concord and Washington slows to a crawl. In front of the State House the state Christmas tree READ MORE