AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Dollars Rising: Dover Medicaid billed $1.56M for medicine services in 2024, up 20%, while Nashua’s pathology and lab spending climbed 11.1% to $802,802—another reminder that health costs are moving fast at the local level. School Lunch Fight: The NH Senate passed a bill expanding free school meals, with a floor amendment to let families up to 200% of the poverty line qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. PFAS Alarm: A new NH PFAS bill is drawing backlash after a Senate rewrite removed sludge protections, leaving critics worried residents could carry more risk. Public Safety: A Maine paddleboarder missing since May 5 in Graham Lake was found dead by a family member. Community & Culture: Nashua is painting a 70-foot mural on the Water Street bridge honoring French-Canadian heritage, set to be dedicated May 23. Weather Watch: Warmer air is building for the weekend, with fog clearing and highs pushing toward near-summer levels.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.