Retail Real Estate: JCPenney is suing over its removal from Steeplegate Mall’s redevelopment in Concord, with a June 23 court hearing looming as the plan shifts much of its former space to parking while Costco and other tenants stay. Public Health: HHS rolled out a Lyme disease and tick-borne illness push in New Hampshire, including a multi-million-dollar CDC-led pilot targeting ticks on wildlife, plus innovation challenges and new care connections. Energy & Local Politics: Both NH governor candidates are leaning into voter backlash against data centers; in Nottingham, a proposed project sparked protests and was withdrawn “without prejudice,” while officials cite power, water, and rate impacts. State Tax & Business Climate: NH House and Senate negotiators reached a deal on a local property tax cap vote for cities and towns, plus a last-minute change raising the filing threshold on a key business tax. Weather Disruption: A storm is knocking out power across New England, with more than 18,000 NH customers reported without electricity early Saturday. Food & Agriculture: China lifted HPAI poultry import restrictions for 17 U.S. states, potentially reopening export access for U.S. chicken producers. Workforce & Cost Pressure: A new look at unemployment shows widening gaps by geography, with some coastal economies weakening while other regions stay tight. Community & Tourism: Lakes Region tourism leaders met Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, warning that higher gas prices and weaker foreign travel could weigh on the summer season.