AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Poverty: A new Pew analysis says high housing costs are pushing poverty higher across the country, with New Hampshire among the hardest hit—its poverty rate is estimated at 16% higher than it would be at the national average. Local Economy: A separate NH Housing report finds the wage needed to afford median rent is far above what many workers earn, with Lebanon, Portsmouth, Nashua and Dover all requiring hourly pay well beyond the state median. Politics & Campaigns: Five weeks before Election Day, Democrats are warning that New Hampshire could be a weak spot for their “blue wave,” citing GOP money dominance and limited room for error. AI & Federal Policy: President Trump says major AI firms signed a voluntary “self-policing” accord, even as AI leaders have urged delays. NH Public Health: Laconia Public Library is offering free lead-detection kits for residents, using fluorospec tests to flag possible lead exposure. Education: SNHU announced its Summer 2026 President’s and Dean’s List honorees.
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