AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Health: The cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce stayed front-and-center, even as the FDA walked back an earlier positive test result as a “false positive” while insisting the recall remains supported by broader outbreak data; New Hampshire restaurants say they’re not seeing local links but are ready to pivot fast if a vendor recall hits. Education: Gov. Kelly Ayotte highlighted a WalletHub ranking placing New Hampshire schools in the top five nationally, while a state task force is pushing a new way to assess schools that aims to reward improvement instead of box-checking. Healthcare Access: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan pressed health leaders in Raymond on falling Affordable Care Act enrollment in New Hampshire and the cost pressures she links to federal policy changes. Economy & Industry: A New England NSF “Seafood Engine” effort won an initial $15M to strengthen commercial fishing and aquaculture, with a Portsmouth-based nonprofit leading the collaboration. Local Business/Development: Pitco scrapped plans for a big Concord factory and will focus on existing sites in Bow and Pembroke. Infrastructure: The Everett Turnpike in Bedford reopened after overnight work to install new toll equipment.
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