AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Local Economy: New Hampshire’s Division of Travel and Tourism Development is forecasting a strong fall season: about 3.9 million visitors and roughly $2 billion in spending, up 3% and 5% respectively, with foliage and outdoor experiences driving demand. Energy & Regulation: New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection repeal appears to be sticking, with EPA moving toward exempting the state from emissions testing requirements after federal talks—an outcome that could reshape compliance costs for drivers and businesses. Housing & Construction: The NH Forum’s Civic Assembly says Granite Staters broadly agree on housing fixes, including expanding water/sewer and transit, and boosting manufactured and prefabricated homes—aimed at turning consensus into legislation. Tech & Manufacturing: ePropelled founder Nick Grewal was named 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year by the New Hampshire Tech Alliance, highlighting the state’s aerospace/defense and advanced manufacturing talent pipeline. Business Climate & Politics: The Business and Industry Association’s legislative rankings suggest Democrats backed more of the group’s priority bills in the completed 2026 session, while “job killer” measures largely stalled. Workforce & Health Policy: A federal judge ruled Turbocam must face a sex-discrimination lawsuit tied to transgender coverage exclusions in its health plan, keeping pressure on employer benefits decisions.
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