Landfill Fight in Dalton: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a new landfill siting law creating a Solid Waste Site Evaluation Committee and expanding what the state must weigh beyond traditional environmental review, after a judge rejected Casella Waste Systems’ challenge over a proposed landfill near Forest Lake State Park. Election Rules Clash: The DNC voted to move the 2028 first Democratic presidential primary to South Carolina, putting it at odds with New Hampshire’s “first-in-the-nation” state law and raising fresh legal and political pressure on the secretary of state. Healthcare Access & AI Skepticism: A national report highlights rural patients’ wariness of AI “solutions” for care access, while New Hampshire’s own mental-health coverage points to structured options like partial hospitalization programs. Housing Reality Check: LendingTree analysis finds New Hampshire has a high home vacancy rate driven largely by seasonal properties, leaving fewer year-round options. Local Government: Wilton swore in John Frechette as police chief and discussed a federal grant for a mobile integrated health program. Business & Community: A new Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opened in Epping; Aldi is exploring additional New Hampshire store sites. Courts: Rochester’s new circuit courthouse is nearing completion with an expected fall 2026 opening. Energy Politics: A political attack alleges the Trump administration canceled NH clean-energy grant funding tied to voting.