AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBroadband Push: New Hampshire Electric Co-op won $5.58M in BEAD funding to expand its 100% fiber network, targeting 2,500+ homes and businesses across 23 communities with 126+ miles of new fiber. Summer Safety & Health: RTA Outdoor Living released free outdoor kitchen safety checklists ahead of Memorial Day, while the National Weather Service issued air-quality alerts across 11 states including NH, urging people to limit outdoor activity as ozone and other pollutants build. Gas Prices Pressure: A new NH Fiscal Policy Institute report says higher fuel costs are hitting lower-income drivers hardest and could also squeeze state transportation revenue. UNH Funding Reality Check: Despite budget cuts and low public funding, studies say the University System of New Hampshire still delivers major value to the state. Local Housing Relief: Whitefield is weighing up to 11 years of tax relief for a $3.4M downtown redevelopment that will add mixed-use space and affordable apartments. Energy Geopolitics: The U.S. extended a waiver for Russian oil shipments for another month, drawing fresh criticism from NH’s Jeanne Shaheen and others.
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