AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWashington Role: Sen. Maggie Hassan is poised to chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in January, with plans to focus on border security and oversight of federal spending. Election Watch: Recounts began for 16 close New Hampshire House races, some decided by just two votes; they are unlikely to alter Democrats’ 292-seat majority. Grocery Strike: The Associated Grocers Northeast walkout is leaving gaps at Seacoast markets that rely heavily on the distributor, including Portsmouth’s Richardson’s Market. Health Care: New Hampshire teens are asking a federal judge to pause a rule barring Medicaid-funded gender-affirming care. Business: State life sciences employment grew 7% from 2022 to 2025, the fastest rate in New England. Energy Costs: New England governors are urging Congress to add $3 billion for home-heating assistance as energy prices rise ahead of winter.
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