Richard Hanna

Area congressional members condemn IRS targeting of conservative groups

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:42:28 +0000

Congressmen representing central and northern New York all agree that the recent IRS profiling of conservative organizations, including tea party groups, is wrong.

Hanna optimistic upstate New York will land drone test site

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:39:35 +0000

Upstate New York has a good chance of becoming one of six federally designated drone testing sites to be named later this year, says Rep. Richard Hanna.

Hanna promotes STEM competition for students

Ryan Delaney — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Rep. Richard Hanna is hoping a competition for students studying science, math, and engineering will encourage them to go into the field after they complete school.

Investment pledge is "glimmer of hope" for Remington workers

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:25:00 +0000

A pledge of new investment from its parent company and news of a newly secured military contract have workers at Remington Arms a little more optimistic their jobs will be staying in upstate New York.

Most Republicans Who Signed Support For Same-Sex Marriage Aren't In Office

Don Gonyea — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:40:21 +0000

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Next month, the Supreme Court will take up a highly anticipated challenge to California's Prop 8, the ban on gay marriage. Today, a group of prominent Republicans weighed in with a legal brief opposing the ban. That puts them at odds with their party's position. But as NPR's Don Gonyea reports, it puts them in line with public opinion.

DON GONYEA, BYLINE: The long-held official GOP position on gay marriage remains in place.

Gillibrand proud of Remington, but says backing it is up to Cuomo

Ryan Delaney — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:14:14 +0000

Firearm manufacturer Remington Arms is a part of New York's long tradition of manufacturing, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says, but using taxpayer dollars to make sure they stay in upstate New York is up to the governor.

Courtships of Remington Arms may not be too serious

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:43:00 +0000

When New York state passed "the toughest gun control laws in the nation" on Jan. 15, concern arose in a small upstate New York town built around a gun manufacturing company.

Hanna in favor of immigration reform

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:39:00 +0000

Utica-area Cong. Richard Hanna is one Republican who expects to be on board with any immigration reform that is being proposed in Washington currently. The 22nd district representative says it's an important issue in a region where agriculture is key.

Maffei hopes for bipartisan cooperation on the economy

Durrie Lawrence — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:26:14 +0000

Just a week after being sworn in a second time, Syracuse area Rep. Dan Maffei appeared back in the district in East Syracuse Friday afternoon. The Democrat from DeWitt said that he hopes Congress will be able to work through their differences by focusing on the economy.

Hanna talks gun control, small business and term limits

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:39:35 +0000

Rep. Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld, is taking a bit of a wait-and-see approach to new gun control legislation, but he has gotten the opinion of at least one high school class in his district.

Anti-fracking candidates didn't fare well

Catherine Loper — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:29:14 +0000

Anti-fracking sentiment in the Southern Tier was felt at the polls when candidates opposed to drilling were beaten up and down the ballot Tuesday.

Hanna victorious in 22nd congressional district

Luke Tubia — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:41:14 +0000

After a final day of intense campaigning, Republican incumbent Richard Hanna won his second term as a New York state congressman last night, beating Democrat challenger Dan Lamb for the seat in the newly redrawn 22nd congressional district.

Hanna and Lamb crisscross the 22nd in a last push for votes

Catherine Loper and Ryan Delaney — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:50:21 +0000

Congressman Richard Hanna and his opponent Dan Lamb spent election day crisscrossing the 22nd congressional district today asking constituents for their votes.

Interview: Congressman Richard Hanna runs for re-election

Catherine Loper — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:33:04 +0000

WRVO News interviews candidates in the region who are running in contended races on November 6. Republican incumbent Congressman Richard Hanna is running against Democrat Dan Lamb in the re-drawn 22nd Congressional district

Oneida County Democrats endorse Dan Lamb

Catherine Loper — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:45:32 +0000

Democrat candidate for Congress Dan Lamb was in Utica Friday to accept the endorsement of several Oneida County politicians. The first-time candidate is running against incumbent Republican Congressman Richard Hanna in the redrawn 22nd district, which covers an area including the eastern half of Oswego County south through Binghamton.

Hanna & Lamb debate who is best for 22nd district

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:57:40 +0000

The Rome Area Chamber of Commerce yesterday hosted a debate between the candidates for the new 22nd Congressional district, incumbent Republican Congressman Richard Hanna and Democrat challenger Dan Lamb. The district stretches from the eastern portion of Oswego county down through Binghamton.

Hanna-Lamb race takes to the TV airwaves

Catherine Loper — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Congressman Richard Hanna has released his first television ad in his re-election bid. The Republican incumbent is running against Democrat Dan Lamb.

Hanna re-election bid in full swing

Catherine Loper — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:21:04 +0000

Representative Richard Hanna marked what he called the official kick off to his re-election bid -- opening one of his campaign offices in Utica Wednesday. The one-term Republican has been running for re-election in the newly drawn 22nd congressional district, and in fact has already had one debate with his opponent, Democrat Dan Lamb.

Hanna and Lamb square off in first debate

Ryan Delaney — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:51:35 +0000

Rep. Richard Hanna (R-Barneveld) and Democrat Dan Lamb sat inside an Elks Lodge in Cortland passing a microphone back and forth for two hours Saturday. It was the first time the two debated in their contest for the newly drawn 22nd Congressional District that stretches from the Southern Tier through central New York.

Democrat Dan Lamb is newcomer in 22nd congressional district

Catherine Loper — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:57:07 +0000

Dan Lamb is the Democrat candidate running against central New York Congressman Richard Hanna, and he has been introducing himself to voters in the new 22nd congressional district saying that he is just like them.

Dan Lamb on the Campbell Conversations

Grant Reeher — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Dan Lamb is running for Congress in New York's 22nd Congressional District against incumbent Republican Richard Hanna.

In this conversation with Grant Reeher, Lamb says Hanna's image as a moderate has been cultivated by positions taken at the margins. The Post-Standard once called him central New York's "man in the middle."

But Lamb says Hanna should be viewed as a member of the right wing Republican mainstream on the big issues and the big votes.

Richard Hanna on being a "moderate"

Ryan Delaney — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:53:33 +0000

Central New York Representative Richard Hanna knows he comes down on the moderate side of his Republican colleagues in Congress.

Speaking this week during a visit to Central Square, which sits in the newly drawn 22nd congressional district he is running for re-election in, the first-term congressman talked about influences from his more conservative colleagues.

Local congressman ventures guess in VP-stakes

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:30:21 +0000

Guessing who Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney might pick to be his running mate is one of the most popular parlor games among political wonks at the moment.

While many politicians won't venture to guess who the GOP vice presidential nominee will be, one central New York office holder was willing to make a prediction.

Hanna says STEM education just as important for boosting economy

Ryan Delaney — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:14:02 +0000

Fixing the tax code and overhauling regulation is important for boosting small businesses, says Rep. Richard Hanna (R-Barnevald), but he says in the long term, increasing science and math education is the key for the economy.

Hanna proposes tax change for small farmers

Ellen Abbott — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:07:42 +0000

Central New York Congressman Richard Hanna is hoping to help small farmers create more jobs. He wants to tweak a portion of the tax code that was initially meant to help small farmers.

November Congressional ballot decided

Jason Smith — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:16:20 +0000

Tuesday's federal primary in New York state was marked by low turnout. New York's primaries were split into three dates this year, with a presidential primary in April, Tuesday's Congressional primary and a September primary for state Senate and Assembly candidates. Experts believe having a primary in June, which is not traditional for New York, contributed to the low turnout. But, it is now known who will be on the ballot for Congress in November.

Interview: Republican Richard Hanna, 22nd Congressional district incumbent

Catherine Loper — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:31:00 +0000

June 26 is Congressional primary day in New York. Congressman Richard Hanna was elected in 2010 and is running for re-election in the newly redrawn 22nd district. Hanna spoke with WRVO's Catherine Loper.

Extended interview: CNY Congressman Richard Hanna

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:02:05 +0000

Utica-area Republican Congressman Richard Hanna talks with WRVO's Ellen Abbott