AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Care Crunch: A new analysis puts the cost of raising a child in the U.S. over $300,000, with daycare as the biggest driver—an issue that hits New Hampshire hard as workers struggle to earn enough to live locally. Local Conservation Deal: Concord approved a $575,000 land sale to expand habitat for the endangered Karner blue butterfly, with federal and state funding backing the purchase. Workforce Pressure on Tourism: A New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute report finds low summer hiring is squeezing Hampton Beach businesses, where owners say they’re short on seasonal workers. UNH Labor Talks: Unionized UNH graduate workers and tenure-track faculty brought contract demands to trustees, citing pay as the sticking point. Healthcare Oversight: New Hampshire’s attorney general tapped a retired judge to monitor North Country Healthcare after a review found fiduciary and communications failures. Business & Housing: Employers say the real problem isn’t just taxes—it’s that workers can’t afford to live here, tying workforce shortages to housing costs. NHL Draft (Local Angle): New Hampshire’s Ebuka Okorie made history in the NHL Draft, and the Penguins’ Day 2 picks included the Ruck twins.
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