AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Manufacturing: New Hampshire’s security-focused advanced manufacturing drew about 200 attendees to the Northeast National Security Conference in Nashua, highlighting work from BAE Systems’ FAST Labs and other regional tech suppliers. Energy & Local Food Systems: A NH community power update shows the coalition still serves 50 programs and about 186,000 customers statewide, while a separate report flags NH’s local food gap and points to new “farm to freezer” approaches to boost processing and distribution. Immigration Enforcement in NH: Weare and Hillsboro police joined ICE 287(g) task force contracts, expanding local involvement in immigration arrests and detentions. Workforce & Economy: New data shows job growth continues while WARN layoff notices keep trending down, suggesting a still-precarious but stable labor market. Consumer Costs: AAA reports gas prices remain high but have cooled, with New Hampshire regular averaging about $4.48 and diesel around $5.66 statewide in late May. Public Health & Agriculture: A CDC-linked salmonella outbreak tied to backyard chicken flocks is spreading across many states, including NH, raising food-safety concerns for small producers and households. Housing & Solar: Local planning discussions continue to look at pairing roof work with smaller solar installs as a practical path to lower energy costs.
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