AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals & Defense Supply Chain: A New Hampshire-based Phoenix Tailings refinery in Exeter is using mining waste to extract critical minerals for U.S. weapons, landing a $500M Pentagon loan to expand capacity—though a new facility could take 14–18 months as rules tighten on China sourcing. Healthcare & Consumer Impact: New Hampshire is among states reaching a possible $400M settlement with Sandoz over alleged generic drug price-fixing and competition limits, pending judge approval. Public Safety & Local Services: PropertyRoom.com says it will add 30 new agency clients nationwide, including New Hampshire’s Center Harbor Police Department, expanding online police auction services. Energy Costs: AAA reports national gas averages around $4.09, with crude still near $80 a barrel and demand rising. Workplace Safety: A study ranks New Hampshire among the safest states for fatal work zone crashes, while Texas tops the deadliest list. Local Business & Growth: Plymouth Rock Home Assurance launched real-time home insurance quoting via a ChatGPT plugin, aiming to speed up quotes for consumers and agents. Health Alert: Cheshire Medical Center reports more cyclosporiasis cases linked to contaminated lettuce served in its cafeteria. Community & Workforce: Unitil posted Q2 2026 earnings, reporting $4.7M net income and outlining continued execution of operating priorities.
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