“Working together over the last six months, we took important steps to keep New Hampshire’s budget balanced in the face of the national economic downturn.

“We froze hiring, equipment purchases and out-of-state travel, and reduced spending in the fiscal year 2008 budget by $50 million, while protecting essential services for citizens. Although the books on fiscal year 2008 are not yet closed, I am confident we have taken appropriate steps to put New Hampshire on track for a balanced budget for this fiscal year and the biennium.” Gov. Lynch said.