Dec 15 - By Associated Press
New Hampshire's gaming study commission is finishing its interim report for Gov. John Lynch on the pros and cons of expanding gambling.
Dec 9 - By Associated Press
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch is putting a halt to pay increases for managers in 2010.
Oct 28 - By Associated Press
New Hampshire's House has killed a bill that would have shortened the time fuel dealers have to offer pre-buy contracts.
Oct 26 - By Associated Press
New Hampshire lawmakers will vote Wednesday whether to override Gov. John Lynch's veto of a bill that shortens the time fuel dealers have to offer pre-buy contracts.

Jun 3 - By Norma Love, Associated Press Writer
New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state's changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal.

May 14 - By Associated Press
Gay marriage is on hold in New Hampshire.
Feb 3 - By Norma Love, Associated Press Writer
Democratic Gov. John Lynch on Tuesday named Republican Bonnie Newman as his pick for the U.S. Senate, a selection that allows departing GOP Sen. Judd Gregg to become U.S. commerce secretary without handing his old Democratic colleagues a filibuster-proof majority.

Jan 30 - By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Writer
President Barack Obama plans to nominate Sen. Judd Gregg as commerce secretary on Tuesday, the White House confirmed on the eve of the announcement as the New Hampshire Republican disclosed an apparent deal that would keep his seat out of Democratic hands.

Nov 14 - By Fred Goodall, AP Sports Writer
No more bone-jarring tackles for John Lynch.
Nov 4 - By Associated Press
Moderate Democratic Gov. John Lynch has won a third two-year term in a landslide in New Hampshire.

Aug 14 - By Associated Press
John Lynch thought he'd end his football career with the Denver Broncos. Now the veteran safety and nine-time Pro Bowl pick, who spent four seasons with Denver after 11 years with Tampa Bay, has signed with the New England Patriots.

Jul 31 - By Pat Graham, AP Sports Writer
John Lynch wasn't content playing a part-time role, not after four straight Pro Bowl seasons.

Mar 1 - By Associated Press
Pro Bowl safety John Lynch took a pay cut to remain with the Denver Broncos for a fifth season, passing on a chance to retire or test free agency.

Dec 24 - By Bernie Wilson, AP Sports Writer
Don't tell the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos that their Christmas Eve game didn't mean anything. John Lynch met LaDainian Tomlinson head-on early in the first quarter, a collision of two star players following a simple 2-yard run.

May 31 - By Associated Press
Gov. John Lynch has signed a law establishing civil unions for same-sex couples in New Hampshire, allowing them to apply for the same rights as married people as early as January.

Dec 24 - By Arnie Stapleton, AP Sports Writer
Rod Smith credited the weather. John Lynch claimed there was an element of luck involved. Mike Shanahan simply pointed to something more spiritual.

May 14 - By Associated Press
Torrential rain forced hundreds of people from their homes in parts of New England on Sunday, as water flowed over dams and washed out roads.