AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoVeto Showdown in Concord: Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s veto pen is set for a busy Veto Day Aug. 19, with the House taking up 22 nixed bills and the Senate nine, including fights over marijuana cultivation, student questioning, felons’ rights to seek new trials, and even “bathroom bill” politics. Local Food & Farming Policy: A related debate is heating up around Ayotte’s veto of a bill meant to let small New Hampshire farmers sell limited quantities of meat locally without a USDA-inspected processor—an argument framed as relief for farmers and lower-cost local meat for consumers. Housing Progress in Lebanon: After years of delays, Lebanon is moving toward construction of The Muse, an 80-unit affordable housing project planned for the former public works site, with units targeted to 30%–80% of area median income. Energy & Construction Watch: NH’s business coverage looks at the future of road and highway construction across the state as projects and timelines evolve. Outdoor Safety: A Pennsylvania hiker was airlifted off Mount Monadnock after a life-threatening medical emergency near the White Dot/White Cross trails. Democrats’ 2028 Calendar: The DNC approved a new primary order putting South Carolina first (Jan. 22, 2028), followed by Nevada, with New Hampshire now Feb. 8—shifting early influence toward Black, Latino, and union voters.
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