Health Care & Tech Rollout: MEDITECH says its Expanse EHR is now live across 34 HCA Healthcare hospitals in the company’s Capital and North Florida divisions, with more waves planned for later in 2026. NH Politics & Cost of Living: House Republicans unveiled their “Granite Guarantee,” promising no income tax, property tax caps, lower energy bills, and lower health care costs, framing the November fight as “common sense vs. communism.” Energy & Utilities: Liberty Utilities is seeking a natural gas rate increase of more than 16% to fund system modernization, while an NH energy op-ed argues the state should keep prioritizing reliability and consumer cost relief. Data Centers & Power Demand: Multiple items keep spotlighting NH’s data-center debate, including renewed criticism of a proposed 350-megawatt Bow project and a broader argument against data-center moratoriums elsewhere. Infrastructure: DOT work will affect I-93 in Littleton with a two-month bridge preservation lane closure. Public Safety: A serious Merrimack Turnpike rollover sent four to the hospital; NH Army National Guard members are also deploying to Texas for a border security mission. Local Economy & Community: A new Lakes Region nonprofit, Family Promise of the Lakes Region, is expanding help for families at risk of homelessness. Business Moves: Watsco plans to acquire The Granite Group, expanding plumbing and HVAC distribution across the Northeast.