Hassan 'Grateful' Right-to-Work Bill Killed

Gubernatorial candidate Maggie Hassan, an Exeter resident, released a statement commending lawmakers for their vote today that killed a right-to-work bill.

“I am grateful to the courageous members of the House who today stood up for the working men, women, and families of the Granite State," Hassan, a former state senator, said in a statement. "The right of workers to bargain collectively is one that I strongly support and as governor will always fight to protect."

Meanwhile, House Speaker Bill O'Brien, who led an effort to override Gov. John Lynch's veto of the right-to-work legislation, promised to pursue it again and predicted it will be a top issue in the governor's race.

"We have not seen the end of this matter," O'Brien said in a statement.

Hassan O'Brien for championing the right-to-work bill, which would strip power from unions.

Hassan is the only Democrat so far in the race to replace Lynch. Republicans Ovide Lamontagne and Kevin Smith are also running.