AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaine politics with NH stakes: Former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu filed to run again for U.S. Senate and attacked Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas while also weighing in on Maine’s Graham Platner, setting up a high-profile contrast fight that could spill into New Hampshire’s political conversation. Child well-being spotlight: New Hampshire topped the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 Kids Count Data Book for the fourth straight year, scoring highest overall as the report tracks economic, education, health, and family/community indicators. Public safety and health tech: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan says Spotify removed tens of thousands of phony opioid-promoting podcasts after her investigation, raising fresh questions about how fast platforms act and whether they alert law enforcement. Local community support: Franklin Savings Bank donated $1,000 to CASA of New Hampshire to help recruit and train volunteer advocates for children in abuse or neglect cases. Campaign trail next gen: UNH Class of 2026 graduate Matthew Brooks filed to run as a Republican for NH House District 9, pitching a younger voice for Sandown voters. Weekend in NH: Portsmouth’s Market Square Day and 10K race returns Saturday, with downtown vendor booths and a full music lineup.
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