AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Funding Watch: New Hampshire’s PFAS response has pulled in $223M from state and federal sources over seven years, but officials say the work is far from done as contamination shows up across the state. Housing & Zoning: A new NH law aims to speed multifamily and mixed-use building by letting many projects proceed “as a matter of right” on commercially zoned land, with other bills clarifying planning-board roles and waivers. Electric Rates: NH joined New England states urging FERC to uphold an order that could trigger $1.5B+ in transmission refunds regionwide, including about $150M for NH customers. Banking Influx: More out-of-state banks are moving into NH, betting on the state’s strong economy; Cambridge Savings is set to acquire First Seacoast Savings. Local Real Estate: Littleton’s Tilton Opera Block changed hands for $3.75M, with the new owner keeping it locally run and tenant-ready. Consumer Protection: A multistate AG settlement targets Cash App’s alleged fraud and misleading security claims, with NH consumers potentially watching similar enforcement trends. Election Oversight: DOJ election monitors are headed to Manchester and Nashua for the Sept. 8 primary, as federal pressure on voting practices continues. Public Safety: Crews are draining Durham’s Mill Pond to remove the historic Ambursen-style dam, restoring the Oyster River’s flow for the first time in 400+ years.
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