AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCross-Border Safety Crackdown: New Hampshire State Police teamed up with Vermont’s DMV for “Operation Great Divide,” stopping 80 commercial vehicles and finding 151 violations; 19 drivers and 13 vehicles were taken out of service. Budget Pressure on Health Services: NH’s enacted budget relies on “back-of-budget” cuts, with DHHS facing the biggest reductions and more savings expected in the current fiscal year. Forest Recovery, New Risks: A forum highlighted how NH forests rebounded after heavy clearing in the 1800s, while warning that the next 15 years will bring conservation challenges. Wildfire Smoke Health Alerts: Canadian wildfire smoke pushed into New Hampshire and the broader Northeast, triggering statewide “code orange” air quality warnings and prompting schools and outdoor activities to adjust. Housing Market Record: New Hampshire hit a new monthly high, topping $1 billion in residential sales in June, with a median single-family price of $575,000. State Politics—Bathroom Veto Again: Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed another “bathroom bill” aimed at keeping transgender people out of facilities and programs aligned with gender identity. Upper Valley AI/Workforce Scrutiny: U.S. Senate lawmakers questioned Labor nominee Keith Sonderling on AI’s impact on jobs and workforce programs. Upper Valley Fundraising Win: Dartmouth’s Prouty event raised a record $12.01 million for the cancer center.
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