Garry Rayno

Students persevere: House votes to name red-tailed hawk as State Raptor

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

Four years ago, a nearly identical bill proposed by fourth graders from the Lincoln H. Akerman School in Hampton Falls was killed by the House while drawing national attention. READ MORE

Gambling on sports a sure bet in busy House action

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Garry Rayno 1

First Keno and now betting on sporting events. The House Tuesday approved sports betting after the US Supreme Court opened the door last year to the once illicit activity. READ MORE

House votes to expand background checks on private gun sales

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Garry Rayno 1

“We can’t revert to fear tactics on bills like this,” she said. “A simple background check reduces gun violence. It will make a difference, it will save lives.” READ MORE

All is not lost for gambling in NH

Sunday, March 17, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

This week, sports betting will have a vote in the House where there appears to be significant support. READ MORE

Lebanese immigrant with business in Manchester seeks pardon to avoid deportation

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

A Lebanese immigrant with a business in Manchester facing deportation is seeking a pardon from the Executive Council so he can remain in this country. READ MORE

Sununu’s HB 2: Like a cash-crazed kid in a candy store

Sunday, March 10, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

There are Christmas trees and there are Christmas trees, but one of the biggest legislative Christmas trees in some time comes from Gov. Chris Sununu’s office in the form of House Bill 2. READ MORE

Just One Word To You NH Lawmakers: Plastics

Sunday, March 3, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

This week the New Hampshire legislature will have public hearings on four bills that would ban single-use plastics and plastic straws. READ MORE

House backs recreational pot, education funding, safe school zones and an apology

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Garry Rayno 1

The recreational use of marijuana was given the nod of approval by the House Wednesday as were a series of bills on education funding and one prohibiting firearms in safe school zones. READ MORE

Tough votes on the horizon as deadlines loom for lawmakers

Monday, February 25, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

The Legislature has been in session for two months and faces some tough votes as deadlines near. READ MORE

Exec. Council needs more time to review $1B Medicaid contracts

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Garry Rayno 0

The Executive Council wants a month to review three five-year contracts with managed care companies to administer the state’s Medicaid program. READ MORE