State Budget & Local Control: New Hampshire House and Senate negotiators reached a deal on a local tax cap vote for cities and towns, with residents weighing whether to cap school-tied property tax growth and limit district administrative costs, plus a last-minute change to raise the filing threshold on a key state business tax. Education Policy: A debated public school open enrollment bill appears to be moving, with Republicans agreeing to cap statewide open enrollment at 500 students, while Gov. Kelly Ayotte said the measure “is not ready for primetime.” Attorney General Watch: AG Jay Jones joined a coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state authority and shift responsibility for children’s online safety to tech companies. Nonprofit Oversight: North Country Healthcare agreed to state AG-mandated changes after a probe found governance failures tied to how leadership handled the removal of a former president. Community & Health Costs: Concord Medicaid spending for ambulance and transport services rose to $381,743 in 2024, up 32.5% from 2023. Local Human Interest: A West Bridgewater fundraiser, the Jumping Bean Jamboree, aims to help build a White Mountains vacation home for families with children battling pediatric cancer.