NH News

With 15 vetoes, the most ever by a Governor in a single session, John Lynch hasn’t been shy about wielding his power. Now, Republicans will work to override some of those measures when they gather in Concord on Wednesday.

Let’s say your teenager gets caught shoplifting. Or maybe your Uncle Morty dies and you’ve got to settle his estate.

The bill would allow a range of identifications --including student IDs -- in this years elections. But after that only government issued identification would be permitted.

President Barack Obama is visiting New Hampshire next week, where he will speak at a high school in Durham.

Obama is scheduled to speak at noon Monday at Oyster River High School, in the gymnasium.

The president last visited the state, speaking at Nashua Community College about the economy with a focus on American energy. He visited Manchester in November, to discuss his jobs bill.

Obama carried New Hampshire in the 2008 general election, but the state is expected to be heavily contested this fall.

Gov. John Lynch has made no secret of his opposition to medical marijuana in the state. He says Senate Bill 409 poses health dangers to patients, lacks oversight and could lead to more pot in the hands of minors.

The governor vetoed a similar measure in 2009.