AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Fallout: Democrat Chris Pappas defeated John Sununu for New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first openly gay man elected to the chamber. Democrats also won all five Executive Council seats and flipped four state Senate seats; recounts are underway in some House races. School Budgets: Voters approved tax caps in 91 of 168 school districts, leaving boards to balance the new limits against rising costs as they prepare budgets. Wildfire: Rain helped crews contain 29% of the Wild River Fire in the White Mountains. The blaze has burned nearly 1,000 acres, making it the largest in White Mountain National Forest history; officials say it was likely human-caused. Heating Costs: New England governors are urging Congress to add $3 billion in heating assistance as energy prices rise. Grocery Supply: The AGNE warehouse strike is leaving bare spots on some store shelves, while the wholesaler says it has a backup plan to supply retailers. Schools and Care: New Hampshire saw one of the nation’s steepest enrollment declines, while transgender teens are asking a judge to pause a federal rule barring Medicaid-funded gender-affirming care.
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