AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoState Politics: New Hampshire Democrats flipped at least 27 legislative and Executive Council seats, then chose Exeter Rep. Alexis Simpson as their House speaker nominee, 200-75. The full House votes Dec. 2. Gov. Kelly Ayotte won reelection, while Democrat Chris Pappas defeated John Sununu for the U.S. Senate. Rural Health: The state secured $204 million in a second year of federal funding to expand rural health care. Heating Costs: Applications for New Hampshire heating assistance are rising, and Ayotte is asking Congress for more support as New England governors seek emergency aid. Local Impact: Francestown’s planning board wants Eversource to assess each of about 450 trees marked for trimming or removal before the utility returns Dec. 1. Getting Around: A new bus route is set to connect Keene and Peterborough with Boston.
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