AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours ago1st District Democratic race tightens: Christian Urrutia dropped out Sunday and endorsed Stefany Shaheen, framing the contest as a choice between Shaheen and Maura Sullivan and highlighting fights over Medicare for All, data centers, and the war in Gaza. Labor Day politics & jobs: NHJournal asked candidates to make their case for workers as the state’s unemployment stays low but wages lag inflation and employment growth remains uneven. State primary guide for Sept. 8: A full rundown of key races on the ballot, including the Senate matchup (Pappas vs. Manzur; Sununu vs. Brown) and other contested state races. PFAS payout update: NH received another $7.3 million from 3M tied to forever-chemical settlements, feeding the Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. Education funding debate: A new analysis says NH still ranks last nationally for state support of public education, putting more pressure on property taxpayers. Business & local economy: United Therapeutics bought the former Merrimack Anheuser-Busch brewery site for $47 million, setting up major job growth plans. Public safety: Police seized about 1.225 kilograms of fentanyl after a chase and arrests in Lawrence and Haverhill.
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