Housing & Accountability: New Hampshire’s InvestNH-funded Troy Mills affordable housing project is under scrutiny after state documents show officials pushed extensions despite missed deadlines and paperwork problems, raising questions about how federal COVID-era money was handled. Statehouse Watch: Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed bills tied to toll hikes for out-of-staters, doubled up-front rental costs, and “book ban” language, while signing 74 measures into law, keeping housing and education policy front and center. Transportation Infrastructure: NHDOT will hold a public meeting July 16 on preserving the Route 104 Pemigewasset River bridge in Bristol, with phased traffic changes expected during deck and waterproofing work. Workforce Pipeline: The Grit to Grow Summit drew 99 NH teens for budgeting, leadership, and employer-linked career exploration at Lakes Region Community College and Inn at Mill Falls. Public Safety & Health: FDA issued a highest-risk recall for hundreds of thousands of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chip bags over possible Salmonella, while national TB cases remain elevated after a post-2020 rebound. Local Access: Rye’s Route 1A beach parking fight continues as NHDOT restored most free spots after overrules of town-installed no-parking signs. Energy & Travel: AAA reports gas prices continue trending down into the July 4 weekend, with demand expected to rise.