AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Funding Fight: A Merrimack County judge cleared the way for New Hampshire’s school tax cap question to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot, rejecting claims it’s misleading and saying any confusion can be handled through public outreach. Local Roads & Safety: Laconia councilors voted unanimously to make parts of Prescott and all of Paugus emergency lanes indefinitely, ending the need for annual renewals. Energy & AI Infrastructure: Southern NH University highlights how AI’s climate impact depends on where electricity comes from and notes data centers’ cooling water needs. Consumer Protection (Heating): NH DOJ released guidance under a new law requiring heating companies to disclose fees up front for propane contracts, including limits on certain switching and tank-related charges. Solar in NH: Hooksett is building a 1.34 MW solar array on a former landfill via a PPA, targeting long-term taxpayer and school electricity savings. Defense Tech: BAE Systems unveiled a compact “Shadow EW” electronic warfare family aimed at smaller drones and aircraft using commercial chips. Healthcare Workforce: Dartmouth Health laid off 124 employees and canceled 303 open positions at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and clinics. Copyright & AI: A copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft keeps expanding, now backed by 550+ publications. Elections & Costs: A Fed rate hike is framed as a potential headwind for the 2026 midterms, with borrowing costs and household budgets in focus.
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