AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing & Community Development: NH’s housing pipeline stays active as smaller projects move faster while larger developments stall, with Concord seeing a fresh wave of pitches. Public Safety & Local Economy: A fatal stabbing in downtown Lawrence, Mass. Street area, is under investigation, with police asking witnesses and nearby businesses with cameras to help. Food & Consumer Watch: The FDA expanded a recall of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice (54,648 pounds) over potential foreign material contamination, including distribution into New Hampshire. Energy Costs: GasBuddy reports the lowest Rockingham County premium price at $4.49/gallon (week ending Aug. 22), while NH’s statewide average sits around $5.03. Business & Compliance: The FTC finalized orders against Cox Media Group and two marketing firms, including Nashua-based MindSift, over an “Active Listening” ad product the agency says was actually reselling email lists. Sports & Tourism: Millennium Running acquired the Reach the Beach Relay after unpaid bills forced the 2026 cancellation, aiming for a 2027 return. Healthcare Access: The Brattleboro VA clinic in Vermont will resume normal operations Sept. 1 after repairs, with NH-area VA clinics supporting patients during the closure.
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