AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNH Supreme Court & Elections: Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigned after an ethics probe tied to a $50,000 personnel payout, and Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she has no set timeline to name a replacement—while Democrats press for hearings into other justices’ roles. Voting Rights Fight: The DOJ is heading back to a federal appeals court to argue New Hampshire must turn over unredacted voter rolls after the state’s bid to dismiss the case was rejected. Consumer Protection: NH’s Department of Justice issued guidance under a new law requiring heating companies to disclose potential fees up front and limit certain contract-switching charges. Local Government: Laconia council voted unanimously to declare parts of Prescott and all of Paugus emergency lanes indefinitely, ending the need for annual renewals. Public Safety & Privacy: A separate Laconia debate continues over pole cameras, with critics calling them a surveillance expansion. Education & Community: SNHU named Cheyenne and Magnolia-area students to its president’s list/dean’s list. Energy & Climate: A new NH-focused explainer ties AI’s climate impact to where electricity comes from and the water needs of data centers. Health Policy: The White House announced $500 Obamacare refunds for nearly 1 million people in 30 states, including New Hampshire.
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