AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElectricity Rates: NHPR reports most Granite Staters will see monthly power bills rise $6 to $18 starting Aug. 1 after the Public Utilities Commission approved supply-rate increases tied to natural-gas pressures and a new rate-setting approach. Food Safety & Local Impact: The FDA says a Cyclospora-positive lettuce test tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive, but the broader Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce recall still covers 27 states including New Hampshire, with Walmart and Taco Bell pulling product as the investigation continues. Forestry & Timber Economy: The Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast says Finch Paper will stop buying low-grade wood for pulp, warning of major knock-on effects for logging and trucking across New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Housing Data Accuracy: A Maine housing database error overstated Greenville’s 2025 approvals (89 units vs. 29 in reality), raising questions about whether states can track progress toward housing goals without reliable permit data. Entrepreneurship: A NH-focused piece highlights strong startup survival and “by choice” entrepreneurship, while noting mixed rankings on how friendly the state is for starting a business. Consumer Finance: Maryland AG announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Cash App’s parent Block over fraud protections and misleading claims.
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