AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Viewership: England-Mexico drew nearly 22 million on Fox and 23 million on Telemundo, with Boston flagged as a potential top local market—good news for regional broadcasters hoping to keep sports-driven audiences. Maine Politics Shake-Up: Graham Platner quit the Maine Senate race after sexual-assault allegations, forcing Democrats to scramble for a replacement nominee ahead of a tight deadline. Consumer & Legal Risk: A lawsuit says Target knew the deadly choking risk from a water-bead toy and failed to warn customers after prior near-misses—an issue that also reportedly surfaced in a second incident involving a toy sold in New Hampshire. NH Housing Policy: New Hampshire’s “right to build” multifamily/mixed-use rules for urban areas and related planning-board changes are now in effect, but results may hinge on how towns use waivers and infrastructure limits. Energy Refunds: New Hampshire joined New England states urging FERC to uphold a ruling ordering transmission utilities to refund $1.5B+ regionwide, including about $150M for NH ratepayers. Finance & Banking: NH is attracting more out-of-state banks, including Massachusetts and Maine institutions expanding or acquiring local players. Statewide Business Climate: Chambers report strong Fourth of July travel and retail activity despite heat, with some restaurants slower as visitors shifted spending. Fraud Crackdown Push: Attorneys general from across the country urged the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t buy legitimate phone numbers to fuel robocalls and texts.
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