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Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's NOW. on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. NH is the fastest growing state in New England. While Massachusetts' population is on the decline, NH continues to attract more residents. The state's natural and historic beauty is a big part of its appeal. And, as more people look to call New Hampshire home -- pressures on the landscape continue to grow. 6 years ago, lawmakers approved the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program -- or LCHIP-- to protect and preserve land and historical sites from development -- This week, at the State House, there was a hearing to discuss the appropriation of additional funding to the program, more on that in a moment. But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us how LCHIP works. |
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On Tuesday -- Supporters of LCHIP went before Lawmakers to build a case for additional funding for the conservation program. In the last two budget cycles -- LCHIP funding was slashed by 87-percent despite the Governor's support for increasing their budget. The program is currently funded at 1.5 million. Now that the state has a budget surplus, supporters of LCHIP are back before the House Finance Committee looking for 7-point-5 million dollars over the next 2 years. LCHIP applications are up -- and current funding would allow for only a handful of projects. |
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Here to talk about L-CHIP and the funding challenges of protecing land and preserving NH's historic buildings: Craig Welch, a board member of the NH Land and Community Heritage Investment program , Representative Kenneth Weyler, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Brian Hart with the Rockingham Land Trust, and Representative Pamela Price of Nashua, Welcome to all of you. Q RACHEL: Now 6-years old -- what is LCHIP seeing in the way of APPLICATIONS?? ** Is there a compelling argument to be made for INCREASED funding? Q BRIAN HART: The Rockingham Land Trust has been a beneficiary of the LCHIP program? HOW so?? ** MATCHING funds are a key component of the LCHIP program. Why not have communities pony up more MONEY to preserve their special qualities?? Q REP PRICE: 750 thousand a year is not a lot. The state is in much better shape WHY not fork over more money to a program -- that's very popular????? Q REP Wyler: For years, the state has slashed LCHIP funding to help balance the budget. Any reason to believe that the SURPLUS will make a difference to the programs funding. BETH: You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who's AGAINST LCHIP. Who doesn't support protecting land, preserving heritage. But, HOW much should the state pay for that? === TAPE 1 ====== |
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Q REP WYLER: Should the program have received MORE money during the Budget Process. TOUGH choices.funding mental health or saving a town hall. ** What can be done for LCHIP WITHOUT taking money from other programs?? Q REP PRICE: There was talk of a BEVERAGE TAX in the finance hearing to help FUND LCHIP.would you SUPPORT that??? Q REP WYLER: Would another TAX fly in the Legislature?? Q BRIAN: Are there WAYS towns can CONSERVE land without relying on the state???? Q RACHEL/BRIAN: OTHER creatives ways to get a steady stream of money for LCHIP??? =================== Roll GOV tape: In the Governor's first State-of-the State Address - - LCHIP again was on his list of priorities for 2006. ================= Q No mention of Dollars. Gov Didn't ASK for additional LCHIP funding. REP PRICE/WYER: Is that POLITICAL reality setting in??? Q RACHEL: Communities/ PRIVATE Sector.already fund 80% of PROJECTS. Why is STATE money so important??? Q BRIAN: What value does LCHIP have beyond PRESERVATION?? Q REP PRICE/WYLER: What about setting aside MOney for Conservation thru IMPACT fees?? Towns put aside money to help preserve OPEN space?? Q REP PRICE/WYLER: During Budget Hearing we heard the statistic: Every LCHIP dollar invested attracts $6 from other sources. Sounds like a good deal for the STATE. Is it?? Q ARE there BETTER ways to FUND LCHIP?? ======== |
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Let's flash back to MARCH of last year -- budget time - to get a better sense of the decisions Lawmakers were faced with: The Governor had suggested 10-million for the L-CHIP program. As we know, the program wound up with 1.5 million. |
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In the Governor's first State-of-the State Address - - LCHIP again was on his list of priorities for 2006. No mention of DOLLARS this time. Q REP PRICE/ WYLER: Is that a case of political reality setting in???? |
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Everyone wants NH to maintain its CHARACTER. How to PAY for it. has always been the tricky part. The DEBATE continues. My thanks to Craig Welch, Brian Hart, and Representatives Kenneth Wyler and Pamela Price for sharing their perspectives. Preserving the state we love -- certainly an issue near and dear to a lot of us. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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Craig Welch, board member /commercial real estate developer and LCIP board members |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:40 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. NH is the fastest growing state in New England. While Massachusetts' population is on the decline, NH continues to attract more residents. The state's natural and historic beauty is a big part of its appeal. And, as more people look to call New Hampshire home pressures on the landscape continue to grow. 6 years ago, lawmakers approved the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program -- or LCHIP-- to protect and preserve land and historical sites from development -- This week, at the State House, there was a hearing to discuss the appropriation of additional funding to the program, more on that in a moment. But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us how LCHIP works. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: William Tuttle III\Tuttle's Red Barn, Anna Boudreau\Strafford Rivers Conservancy, Rachel Rouillard\Executive Director, LCHIP, Anna Boudreau\Strafford Rivers Conservancy, Rachel Rouillard\Executive Director, LCHIP |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:40 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. NH is the fastest growing state in New England. While Massachusetts' population is on the decline, NH continues to attract more residents. The state's natural and historic beauty is a big part of its appeal. And, as more people look to call New Hampshire home pressures on the landscape continue to grow. 6 years ago, lawmakers approved the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program -- or LCHIP-- to protect and preserve land and historical sites from development -- This week, at the State House, there was a hearing to discuss the appropriation of additional funding to the program, more on that in a moment. But first, Outlook's Phil Vaughn tells us how LCHIP works. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: William Tuttle III\Tuttle's Red Barn, Anna Boudreau\Strafford Rivers Conservancy, Rachel Rouillard\Executive Director, LCHIP, Anna Boudreau\Strafford Rivers Conservancy, Rachel Rouillard\Executive Director, LCHIP |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 1:05 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. On Tuesday supporters of LCHIP went before Lawmakers to build a case for additional funding for the conservation program. In the last two budget cycles LCHIP funding was slashed by 87-percent despite the Governor's support for increasing their budget. The program is currently funded at 1.5 million. Now that the state has a budget surplus, supporters of LCHIP are back before the House Finance Committee looking for 7-point-5 million dollars over the next 2 years. LCHIP applications are up and current funding would allow for only a handful of projects. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. David Hess\ Hooksett |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 1:05 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. On Tuesday supporters of LCHIP went before Lawmakers to build a case for additional funding for the conservation program. In the last two budget cycles LCHIP funding was slashed by 87-percent despite the Governor's support for increasing their budget. The program is currently funded at 1.5 million. Now that the state has a budget surplus, supporters of LCHIP are back before the House Finance Committee looking for 7-point-5 million dollars over the next 2 years. LCHIP applications are up and current funding would allow for only a handful of projects. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Rep. David Hess\ Hooksett |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 17:10 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. Here to talk about L-CHIP and the funding challenges of protecing land and preserving NH's historic buildings: Craig Welch, a board member of the NH Land and Community Heritage Investment program , Representative Kenneth Weyler, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Brian Hart with the Rockingham Land Trust, and Representative Pamela Price of Nashua, welcome to all of you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Welch\LCHIP Board Member, Brian Hart \Rockingham Land Trust, Rep. Pamela Price\ Nashua, Rep. Kenneth Weyler\ Deputy House Speaker, Bradford Wyman\Chair, LCHIP, Emily Harper-Scott\Keene, Rep. Peter Solomon\ Canaan, Ellen Tavino\Berlin, Derek Merrow\Phoenix Academy Student, Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 1/26/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 17:10 minutes Protecting open space in New Hampshire. How much money is the state willing to spend? That's now on New Hampshire Outlook. Here to talk about L-CHIP and the funding challenges of protecing land and preserving NH's historic buildings: Craig Welch, a board member of the NH Land and Community Heritage Investment program , Representative Kenneth Weyler, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Brian Hart with the Rockingham Land Trust, and Representative Pamela Price of Nashua, welcome to all of you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Craig Welch\LCHIP Board Member, Brian Hart \Rockingham Land Trust, Rep. Pamela Price\ Nashua, Rep. Kenneth Weyler\ Deputy House Speaker, Bradford Wyman\Chair, LCHIP, Emily Harper-Scott\Keene, Rep. Peter Solomon\ Canaan, Ellen Tavino\Berlin, Derek Merrow\Phoenix Academy Student, Gov. John Lynch\ New Hampshire |
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