AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBitcoin Finance Clash: New Hampshire’s Executive Council killed a proposed $100 million municipal bond backed by Bitcoin in a 3-2 vote, ending a plan promoted by Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the state Business Finance Authority that supporters said would avoid taxpayer repayment risk but critics said would tie the state’s name to a volatile asset. Workforce & Child Care: Ayotte signed a new child care tax credit bill aimed at helping businesses create or expand licensed child care seats, offering credits up to 50% of qualifying costs to boost workforce participation. Public Safety & Elections: The U.S. Justice Department’s civil rights chief sent letters threatening criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting, including to New Hampshire election officials. Consumer Protection: NH joined a multistate push urging the FCC to crack down on robocalls by limiting scammers’ access to real phone numbers. Health Care Access: A Dartmouth-linked lobbying-spending surge drew scrutiny, while separate coverage highlighted financial pressure on maternity services, including a birthing center closure plan in Vermont. Local Business Moves: Pinnacle Mortgage expanded in Charlestown, Mass., leasing 1,001 square feet brokered by The Market. Community Food: A new Coos County food co-op effort received state-backed tax credits to help launch a community-owned grocery.
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