AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoStatehouse Race Watch: Colleen Harkey, a Gilmanton Republican, is campaigning in the Sept. 8 primary on a transparency-and-constituent-services message as she faces multiple challengers for a Statehouse seat covering Gilford, Gilmanton and Laconia Ward 2. Housing & Local Planning: Claremont’s Planning Board approved 27 affordable apartments in a historic mill at 21 Water St., with the project hinging on financing before the adaptive-reuse work begins. Elder Care Reversal: Easterseals NH says it will keep adult day programs open in Manchester and Rochester after reversing a prior plan to end services, citing conversations with Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s administration and stakeholders. Energy & Regional Cooperation: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is set to host a New England summit on Sept. 30 exploring advanced nuclear and fusion options to help lower electric bills, including discussion of NH’s Seabrook Station. Public Safety Tech Debate: A new look at Flock-style license plate reader cameras highlights growing scrutiny and calls for tighter local controls, including in Portsmouth. First Circuit Sports Speech Ruling: The First Circuit sided with Bow parents in a free-speech fight over “XX” wristbands at girls’ sports, saying the school couldn’t favor one side of a public debate. Meta Settlement Impact: NH is expected to benefit from a major Meta child-safety settlement as state court action reportedly boosts recovery.
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