Electric Bills Refund Fight: Gov. Kelly Ayotte is pushing federal regulators to reject utility appeals and return more than $1.5 billion to New England ratepayers, including about $150 million for New Hampshire, after FERC found transmission utilities overcharged customers for years. Road Safety Crackdown: Ayotte joined New England law enforcement and NHTSA in launching “Drive to Save Lives,” targeting speeding plus impaired and distracted driving. Affordability & Energy Politics: A new NHJournal report says gubernatorial Democrat Cinde Warmington is promoting “net zero” energy plans in private meetings, raising concerns about higher costs for ratepayers. Childcare Cost Relief: The State Early Learning Alliance of New Hampshire is expanding a statewide marketplace that pools purchasing power so childcare providers can access discounts and shared services. Tourism Watch: NH tourism leaders are planning for a summer with guarded optimism as Canadian visits remain down and travel faces fuel-price and inflation pressure. Community & Culture: Stratham’s Summerfest adds an America 250 kickoff with food trucks, live music, a first responders softball game, and fireworks. Outdoor Events: Monadnock Trails Week returns Sept. 10-14 with volunteer trail stewardship across the region. Public Health: NOAA awarded nearly $4 million for marine mammal rescue efforts, including grants to New England organizations. Food Recall: ALDI recalled kimchi and tofu kimbap products due to undeclared tuna, distributed to stores including New Hampshire. Local Politics & Voting: C-SPAN is sending multimedia journalists to cover competitive races, including New Hampshire, with “unfiltered” event video.