Gov. vetoes widening of deadly force

07/13/11 Lynch also blocks parental right to object to curriculum Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio, map):  Gov. John Lynch As he did five years ago, Gov. John Lynch yesterday cited the backing of law enforcement as he vetoed a bill expanding the right to use deadly force in self-defense. Current law allows people to kill to defend themselves or others from murder, rape and certain other crimes ...

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Lynch signs $88M public works budget for NH

07/13/11 New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch has signed an $88 million public works budget backed by state taxes that focuses largely on maintenance and repair projects.

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Lynch vetoes bill to expand deadly force in NH

07/13/11 NORMA LOVE Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch vetoed a bill Wednesday that would expand a person's right to use deadly force in self-defense without first attempting to retreat. The Democratic governor blocked a similar bill in 2006, but the Republican-controlled Legislature passed the current measure by enough votes that it could overturn the veto. His actions five ...

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