John Lynch in 2011 gubernatorial press release
On Environment:
National forest is important for recreation and economy
Millions of New Hampshire citizens and visitors from across the country have come to the White Mountain National Forest to hike, camp and ski, making it one of the most visited outdoor recreational areas in the eastern United States.
In addition to being a tourist destination, it is also a working forest, providing jobs and wood products.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release #020111
Mar 1, 2011
On Budget & Economy:
Proposes budget that cuts programs and doesn't raise taxes
I present a balanced budget for 2012 and 2013. It is a budget that protects our state's strategy for success, keeping taxes low and making smart investments in education, health care, public safety and economic development.
This budget cuts programs, facilities, and positions. This budget spends $160 million--or 5.5 percent--less than the state spent in general funds in 2008-2009. The budget does not raise or create taxes.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release #021511
Feb 15, 2011
On Education:
The state should provide kids with kindergarten
In 2007, for the first time, the state defined an adequate education--a definition that includes Kindergarten. The independent research is clear about the importance of kindergarten to the education of our children and the contribution it makes to
ensuring later academic success. By ensuring all of our children have the opportunity to attend kindergarten, we are laying the foundation for success, and providing an equal opportunity for all students to begin their education on sure footing.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release #020811
Jan 1, 2011
On Free Trade:
Enforce anti-dumping laws against unfair trade practices
Gov. Lynch today applauded the Department of Commerce's decision to reinstate its anti-dumping order against Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho (TKS). "American companies and workers can compete anywhere in the world when the playing field is level; but that was not
occurring in this case. I applaud the action to reinstate the anti-dumping order against TKS, and for demonstrating that the US will act to enforce trade laws and to make sure US companies can compete fairly," Gov. Lynch said. Gov. Lynch had urged the
Department of Commerce to take strong action, after it concluded in a preliminary decision that TKS engaged in a series of deceptive acts to hide its dumping of products at below-market prices.
"Goss International Corporation employs more than a
thousand workers in the State of New Hampshire and they produce world-class, industry-leading technology," Gov. Lynch said. "The Department of Commerce recognized that these jobs should not be jeopardized because of unfair trade practices."
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "Dumping"
Mar 2, 2006
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