AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRussian Sanctions Push: The U.S. Senate took a first procedural step toward a sweeping Russia sanctions bill after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, advancing a measure aimed at penalizing countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas. Local Business & Growth: NBT Bancorp reported stronger 2Q2026 earnings and approved an 8.1% cash dividend increase, while F.L. Putnam secured a minority investment from Bixby Wealth Solutions as it looks to expand. NH Tech Policy: New Hampshire lawmakers moved to regulate crypto with “Blockchain Basic Laws,” a bid to keep the state open for blockchain business while managing scam and compliance concerns. Workforce Reality Check: A new push highlights how child care shortages are still blocking New Hampshire’s workforce recovery, with classrooms sitting empty for lack of staff. Consumer & Safety: AAA Northeast warned that vehicle thefts remain a summer problem even as thefts fell nationally, and attorneys general urged the FCC to tighten “Know Your Customer” rules to curb robocall scams. Community Corner: The Lakes Region Chamber hired a new executive director to deepen business connections, and Big Al’s Services opened a new Plaistow office to expand HVAC capacity.
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