Welcome back to The HARVEY Letter, fall 2010 edition. As we get closer to November and the selection of a new legislature, I'd like to review for you some of the highlights of the 2009-10 biennial session. This e-letter is my way of keeping you informed of what's going on in Concord; it's my strong belief that much of what we do in Concord has a bigger effect on your day-to-day life than what happens in Washington, DC.
The most persistent issue in 2010 was expanded gambling. Proponents tried several approaches with different bills and amendments, but the House stood firm on its historical opposition to making the Granite State a mecca for gambling. The first major bill had definite shortcomings, including a no-bid aspect that seemed to pick developers even before the vote, and a lack of due diligence and oversight, leaving many to wonder exactly to whom were we handing over this potential pot of gold.
