AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Health Alerts: New Hampshire’s air quality is back in the spotlight as the state upgraded guidance to an Orange Alert for Thursday, warning sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity while smoke from Canadian wildfires keeps particulate levels high. Local Weather Impacts: Strong winds earlier this week caused minor damage and power outages across parts of the Lakes Region, with Eversource reporting 166 outages that were restored by Wednesday. State Politics: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1300, putting a school property tax cap question on the November ballot and setting up a major turnout fight. Israel Aid Vote: Rep. Maggie Goodlander backed ending U.S. aid to Israel, a move that drew attention inside New Hampshire’s Democratic ranks. Public Safety: Gorham Police Chief Jimmy Willhoite was placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced showing him grabbing a man by the throat inside the police station. Business & Community: Bank of New Hampshire earned top honors in the Best of the Lakes Region Awards and backed an affordable housing project with $20,000 in tax credits for Harriman Hill III. National/Global: The U.S. approved nearly $2.5 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with BAE Systems in Nashua listed as the principal contractor.
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