AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVehicle Inspections: The EPA moved to speed up New Hampshire’s plan to end mandatory car inspections, backing the state’s request to remove its Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance program from the State Implementation Plan—potentially ending a Clean Air Act violation. Public Health & Food Safety: The cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce keeps expanding; CDC says it’s now in 15 states, with New Hampshire among those reporting cases, and FDA recalls are broadening beyond lettuce. Energy & Costs: AAA reports the national gas average fell to about $4.06 as crude prices eased; locally, GasBuddy data shows Cheshire and Rockingham counties seeing some of the lowest premium prices in their regions. Corrections Construction: A new 1,500-bed men’s prison in Concord is now projected to cost at least $750M, up from $600M two years ago, underscoring how delays can inflate major capital projects. Local Health Access: A NH study finds women face provider shortages, affordability issues, and coverage confusion—barriers that can delay care. State Politics: “Veto Day” is coming, with lawmakers set to return to Concord to take up bills Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed.
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