AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety: Lundberg Family Farms expanded its jasmine white rice recall to 13 states, now including New Hampshire, after reports of potential foreign material; the FDA classifies it as Class II and consumers are told not to eat affected 32-ounce bags (UPC 073416-040281; lots 260201MA/260202MA). Local Politics & Schools: Two New Hampshire parents sued to block a November ballot question on school budget caps under House Bill 1300, arguing the measure is unclear and seeking an emergency injunction. Housing & Permitting: Cities are increasingly using AI to speed housing approvals by catching incomplete applications, supported by a new federal Innovation Fund and HUD grants. Insurance & Business Growth: Arbella opened its first New Hampshire commercial lines office in Bedford, signaling continued expansion in the state. Energy & Industry: New Hampshire upgraded the Peirce Island commercial fishing pier in Portsmouth with federal and state funds, adding refrigerated bait storage and catch unloading equipment. Tech & Privacy: Florida ordered removal of automated license plate readers on state roads, citing misuse and surveillance concerns—New Hampshire is referenced as a model for faster data deletion. Real Estate Investment: TPG bought a Leominster, MA self-storage property for about $7.9M, reflecting continued investor appetite for storage even as occupancy softens.
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