AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, covering 27 states including New Hampshire; the company says it’s removing the implicated central Mexico-sourced product and urges consumers to discard it, with Walmart and Taco Bell also pulling affected lettuce from shelves/restaurants. Energy Policy: New Hampshire signed SB540 to let residents use plug-in “balcony solar” devices without utility approval or extra fees, with safety and watt limits. Business & Finance: Hometown Financial Group outlined a plan to convert to a stock structure and buy New Hampshire-based Primary Bank in a $160 million stock-and-cash deal, aiming to expand TruNorth’s footprint in southern NH. Manufacturing & Defense Supply Chain: Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology are teaming up to scale advanced braided composite manufacturing for future aerospace and defense aircraft. Regional Innovation: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England won a $15M award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Public Safety: DOJ filed charges in a serious assault at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester, with the state considering adult certification. Transportation/Tech: NASCAR is expected to increase Cup Series practice time at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to a full 50-minute session starting Aug. 22.
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