AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Watch: Federal election monitors are expected in Manchester and Nashua on Nov. 3, while New Hampshire officials say they’re ready for a busy Election Day. In Conway, 1st District candidates Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo clashed over qualifications, health care and campaign donations; Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Cinde Warmington have also debated education funding and cannabis. Heating Costs: Home heating oil is more than 74% costlier than a year ago, and Community Action Partnership reports a 130% increase in fuel-assistance applications as families brace for winter. Health Policy: Beginning in 2027, Granite Advantage enrollees generally must document 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or school; providers say the coming rules are already causing stress among patients. Public Safety: Seabrook is considering a ban on synthetic kratom products amid addiction concerns. Fish and Game crews also rescued a fallen hiker on Mount Cardigan and a Maine climber stranded on Whitehorse Ledge. State Services: New Hampshire is raising private snowplow contractor pay 15% to address a driver shortage. Economic Development: Phoenix Tailings has selected Rochester for a proposed $1.2 billion rare-earth project.
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