Data Center Power Fight: NextEra and FPL’s parent are moving to merge with Dominion, pitching a “world’s largest” regulated utility built for the AI load boom—while consumer watchdogs warn bigger utilities can mean worse outcomes for ratepayers, and the deal’s data-center footprint is already driving political heat. State House Deadline Crunch: With May 28 looming, NH lawmakers are still wrangling major bills, including campus gun-rights rules, mental-health coverage for at-risk children, and open enrollment for public schools. PFAS Backlash: The EPA is set to roll back federal drinking-water limits on some “forever chemicals,” drawing pushback from NH advocates who say the change weakens protections. Local Life & Costs: Nashua and Manchester are growing, but housing pace lags; small businesses still cite hiring and inflation as top pressures. Corrections Leadership Shakeup: Gov. Ayotte accepted the resignation of the Sununu Youth Services Center bureau chief after renewed scrutiny of alleged abuse. Community Notes: JetBlue is cutting 11 routes, including ending service at Manchester-Boston; and the Fisher Cats are launching a Hot Dog Happy Hour before home games.