AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGas Prices Pressure: A new New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute report says the jump to about $4.50 a gallon since winter is hitting lower-income commuters hardest, with fuel costs potentially adding hundreds of dollars a year and raising worries about road and bridge upkeep. Housing Survival: Despite a repeal-focused legislative session, some pro-housing gains stayed alive—especially efforts easing zoning and supporting ADUs, manufactured housing, and conversions to multi-family homes. Crypto in Municipal Finance: NH’s bitcoin-backed municipal bond plan is still awaiting approval and carries a below-investment-grade Moody’s rating, as bitcoin’s volatility remains front and center. CPR Push: The Executive Council kicked off a statewide hands-only CPR training challenge, aiming to get thousands trained using the “Stayin’ Alive” beat. Politics: A “Florida Man” style candidate, Charlie Hough, says he’s running for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. Energy Refund Fight: Regulators denied Eversource’s bid to pause a $1.6B customer refund tied to past transmission charges.
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