AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConsumer Protection: New Hampshire is among 30 states included in a $694 million multistate settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp., with required cash and debt relief plus new rules on loan disclosures and limits on dealer “packing” add-ons like VSC and GAP. Cost of Living: Granite Staters are feeling diesel’s jump to about $6.40 a gallon, with grocers warning higher fuel can flow into meat and dairy prices. Local Governance: The New Hampshire Supreme Court cleared the way for a school budget cap ballot question after an emergency appeal was denied, keeping the measure on the November ballot. Energy & Industry: A NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership summit highlights workforce growth as the big bottleneck, with housing and child care cited as key barriers to keeping trained workers in-state. Housing Research: A new NH Housing report finds affordable housing development shows no measurable drag on nearby home values. Construction Innovation: CRREL research explores using compressed snow blocks for fast, consistent extreme-cold construction. Food Safety: FDA escalated a jalapeño-linked recall involving Taylor Fresh Foods/Taylor Farms products, with distribution listed in New Hampshire. Trade & Policy: An op-ed argues tariffs—especially on Canada—are acting like taxes that hit NH jobs tied to cross-border trade.
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