BenLeubsdorf: Speaker Norelli: "I truly did not take a position. ⦠I give the governor all the credit in the world for advocating for her position."
06:26PM
BenLeubsdorf: Rockingham County, home to Salem, went narrowly against the casino bill: 39 reps voted to kill vs. 38 against the ITL motion. #NHHouse
06:22PM
LMcCrystal: Charter Trust has a radio studio overlooking Main Street -- who knew?? (link)
06:17PM
LMcCrystal: Phenix Hall, Mark Ciborowski tells visitors, has hosted everything from Abraham Lincoln to midget wrestling. (link)
06:13PM
BenLeubsdorf: In other words, a majority of Democrats weren't prepared to kill the bill outright, but Republicans were 2-to-1 against it. #NHHouse
06:07PM
BenLeubsdorf: Roll call on SB152: 107 Republicans and 92 Democrats voted to kill the bill, 112 Democrats and 52 Republicans opposed the motion. #NHHouse
BenLeubsdorf: More Bragdon: "We don't plan on any tax or fee increases and this is not going in, so I don't see any other revenue sources being proposed."
05:42PM
BenLeubsdorf: Among Merrimack County reps, the vote was 28 to kill the casino bill, 15 against the ITL motion and two not voting. #NHpolitics
annmarietimmins: Gov. Hassan expresses disappointment at #NHHouse#casino vote. Says it will be harder to create a state budget that protects NH citizens.
04:53PM
BenLeubsdorf: "... on key issues by voting against moving forward with full consideration of SB 152 and the thoughtful, bipartisan amendments" from mbrs.
04:52PM
BenLeubsdorf: Hassan: "It is disappointing to see the House of Representatives break from the New Hampshire tradition of open and thorough debateâ¦"
04:52PM
nhdoti93: NH TRAFFIC ALERT: Concord I-89 northbound the left lane is now open in the area of Exit 3 mile marker 3-4.
annmarietimmins: Rep. David Hess, R-Hooksett, says NH needs regulations in place before passing #casino. "We don't have a clue" how to regulate one now.
annmarietimmins: Rep. Dave Campbell, D-Nashua: If we don't build a #casino, we will build a "giant funnel" that will send billion$$ to Mass. #nhpolitics
04:16PM
BenLeubsdorf: At the 2-hour mark, #NHHouse is approaching its initial vote on the casino bill. Could kill it right off, or open the door to amendments.