AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoICE in Keene: A public meeting is underway after reported ICE activity in the city, with Mayor Jay Kahn saying residents deserve transparency about what local government can and can’t do during federal operations. Victim protections in Concord: Gov. Kelly Ayotte ceremonially signed three bipartisan bills expanding rights and tools for domestic and sexual violence survivors, including stronger restitution processes and a new sexual assault protective order option. Child care tax credit: New Hampshire’s new child day care creation tax credit could let businesses claim 50% of qualifying costs to create or expand licensed programs, aiming to boost supply. Bees and neonics: NH regulators are set to consider restricting some bee-toxic insecticides, as lawmakers and advocates weigh pollinator declines against agricultural needs. Local zoning vs. data centers: Rochester is moving to steer data centers into a specific industrial zone via a zoning ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled. Elections and lawsuits: A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s push for Minnesota voter data, calling it an improper “fishing expedition.” Politics and timing: The DNC approved a 2028 primary calendar that puts South Carolina first and leaves Iowa out of early contests, drawing pushback from NH and Iowa officials. Business/legal: NH is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn long-running school funding precedents, arguing the constitutional basis is incompatible with the state charter. Water pollution: Old Dutch Mustard agreed to a consent decree tied to Clean Water Act violations, requiring enhanced monitoring and compliance.
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