AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoForest Research Rescue: New Hampshire’s Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest will stay open after the U.S. Forest Service restructuring, while Bartlett’s closure plans are being reexamined—Ayotte and Shaheen say USDA is reviewing the threat to the White Mountains’ research facilities. Medicaid Pressure on Rural Care: Rural hospitals and clinics are still feeling the squeeze from H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts, with the Rural Health Transformation Fund falling short of the damage. Primary Date Shift: Ayotte signed a law moving New Hampshire’s state primary to the second Tuesday in June starting in 2028, ending the September primary. Health Coverage Fight: Ayotte is pushing back after a House committee punted on requiring insurers to cover wraparound mental health services for children. Economy Mood: A new look at NH’s labor market says the state is still relatively strong, but job growth and wages aren’t keeping up for many workers. Tourism Watch: Research finds a sharp 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. metro areas, with NH flagged among the hit states.
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