AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConstruction & Real Estate: NH developers are pausing projects as bids come in too high—an example of how the state’s construction market is shifting from speculative builds to purpose-built deals with committed end users. Energy Costs: New Hampshire Electric Cooperative approved an Aug. 1 rate hike that will raise the average residential bill about 9.8%, citing a cold winter and higher regional electricity prices. Tech & Local Politics: A data-center rumor in Nottingham sparked heavy public pushback at a planning board meeting, prompting opponents to call for a statewide moratorium even as supporters argue the AI economy matters for NH’s future. Crypto Policy: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed HB 639, creating “blockchain basic laws” that add protections for self-custody and set up a special Superior Court docket for blockchain disputes. Education Funding: A report says NH ranks last for the share of education revenue provided by the state, while another analysis points to long-term declines in inflation-adjusted school funding. Business Moves: Plymouth Rock Assurance named new executives in data, claims, and customer service roles. Community & Lifestyle: SUPNH was featured in NH’s “Wildly Responsible NH” campaign, and a resident-owned manufactured home community in Albany Acres bought its land and infrastructure through a cooperative model.
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