AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNH Politics & Elections: A key question in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race is whether voters will focus on former Sen. John E. Sununu’s ties to Anglo Asian Mining, which operates in areas tied to the 2023 displacement of Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh. Education Finance: Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have limited school districts’ ability to carry over unspent funds, letting districts keep reserves for next year. Local Development: Chester’s planning board will hold a public site walk for a proposed 34-unit Buxton Farm development, with the Aug. 5 hearing continuing after residents pressed for a closer look at abutter impacts. Business & Banking: NHTrust hired Christina Bradbury as senior vice president and senior wealth advisor in Concord. Health Policy: New Hampshire’s Medicare/Medicaid coverage spotlighted on the 61st anniversary of the programs’ creation, with attention on what recent policy shifts could mean for Granite Staters. Federal/Global Markets: The Bank of England is expected to hold rates steady, while BAE Systems reported strong half-year results and upgraded full-year guidance amid defense demand. Public Safety & Consumer Protection: Attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls. National Health Coverage: Medicaid work requirements are creating confusion and coverage risk for chronically ill people under new “medically frail” exemptions.
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