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New Hampshire: Sylvia Larsen

May 21, 2009 - 04:31 am
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

"Principles"

By Dean Barker

My hope last night was that marriage equality could still be saved if the Governor and others stick to the intent of their statements and not get too literalist.

This is a very good sign in that direction, imo. Dorgan:

"Gov. Lynch articulated strong principles that he would need in any version of the bill in order for him to sign it," said spokesman Colin Manning. "While he will continue to talk with lawmakers, those principles must be maintained in any final version of the bill. . . . As he said last week, if the Legislature passes legislation that maintains his principles, he will sign it.

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March 11, 2009 - 02:38 pm
NEWS FEED: New Hampshire Presidential Watch

Demers to host annual St. Paddy's Day roast

By lawsonbri@gmail.com (Cosmo)

Powerful New Hampshire lobbyist Jim Demers shows ever year that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.

This year Demers will once again be hosting annual “New Hampshire Capital St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast & Roast.” Proceeds from the event go towards the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth.

This year special guest roasters include Governor John Lynch, Senate President Sylvia Larsen,
Senate Minority Leader Peter Bragdon, House Speaker Teri Norelli and House Minority Leader Sherm Packard.

State Rep. James Garrity will sing some Irish songs and their will be a performance by the Professional Fire Fighters Bagpipe Band

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March 11, 2009 - 02:20 pm
NEWS FEED: New Hampshire Presidential Watch

'Granny D' celebrates 99th birthday

By lawsonbri@gmail.com (Cosmo)

Press Release from Coalition for Open Democracy:

Doris "Granny D" Haddock Celebrates 99th Birthday at State House Today

Concord, NH – Doris "Granny D" Haddock was honored at a belated 99th birthday celebration today in the Executive Council Chamber of the New Hampshire State House. She was born in Laconia, New Hampshire on January 24, 1910.

Former Governor Walter Peterson emceed the event, which included remarks from Governor John Lynch, Senate President Sylvia Larsen, Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli, Senators Martha Fuller Clark, Molly Kelly, Bette Lasky, House Election Law Committee Chair Jane Clemons, and other elected state officials and members of the public, who read commendations from Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn, U.

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February 5, 2009 - 06:07 am
NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

NH-02: Kuster, Karen & Co.

By Dean Barker

JonnyBB wasn't kidding. And nice to see two Hamsters (at least) in the mix:Concord attorney Ann McLane Kuster confirmed she is "seriously considering" running. She didn't say so, but friends say it's unlikely she would run against Senate President Sylvia Larsen or Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli, who are also weighing Senate and/or House options.

Concord state Rep. John DeJoie has also been making calls, and Nashua attorney Mike Atkins is being mentioned as a potential candidate, both for the House.

Others being recruited include former state Sen. Joe Foster, Lebanon Mayor Karen Liot Hill and Keene state Sen. Molly Kelly.

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Thu, 01/08/2009 - 15:41

Larsen warns of tough budget choices

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD -- Echoing Gov. John Lynch's (D-Hopkinton) call for fiscal restraint, state Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) said that the legislature faces a critical session and that almost no state programs would be expanded.

"We know we won't adequately fund programs we should," the Senate president told reporters after Lynch's inaugural address. "It's unlikely we're going to grow any programs."

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Tue, 01/06/2009 - 14:09

NH Political Library elects new members

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The New Hampshire Political Library has announced that it has elected two new members to its Board of Directors.

State Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) and Joel Maiola will be joining the library's board. Larsen is the president of the state senate and Maiola is the former chief of staff to U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg (R-Rye).

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Wed, 12/03/2008 - 12:23

State Senate leadership becomes official

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

CONCORD-- The state senate elected state Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) for another term as senate president.

Larsen mentioned that the state senate is the first legislative body in the country to be majority female.

"As the first-in-the-nation primary state, we're always glad to lead the way," she said.

Larsen added though, "In the end, it will be our agenda not our gender, that will make the difference for the good people of this state.

Larsen was nominated by state Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-Exeter).

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Fri, 11/07/2008 - 14:54

Hassan to be Senate Majority Leader

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

The Democratic caucus has nominated several state senators to fill key posts in the upper-chamber.

Senate President Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) was re-nominated to be senate president by state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro (D-Manchester).

Larsen then nominated state Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-Exeter) to be senate majority leader and state Sen. Martha Fuller Clark (D-Portsmouth) to fill the post of president pro tem.

State Sen. Kathy Sgambati (D-Tilton) was named deputy majority leader and Deb Reynolds (D-Plymouth) will be the majority whip.

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Thu, 11/06/2008 - 18:01

Larsen ‘glad’ with majority

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Senate president Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) said that she is "glad" the Democrats were able to keep their majority status in the state Senate.

"I'm glad we held our 14 seat majority," Larsen said in an interview with PolitickerNH.com. "We've brought in some really qualified candidates and kept some capable incumbents."

Larsen added, "We ran good strong races."

Larsen also said that the budget is the top priority for the next senate session.

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Tue, 11/04/2008 - 22:58

Larsen, Merrill win

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

State Sen. Sylvia Larsen (D-Concord) and Amanda Merrill (D-Durham) have won in safe Democratic state senate districts.

In senate District 21 Merrill defeated Kelly Halldorsen (R-Durham) 65 percent to 35 percent. While in senate District 15 Larsen defeated Kristie MacNeil (R-Concord) 69 percent to 31 percent.

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