AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Trade: The U.S. approved a nearly $2 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, including up to 20,000 APKWS-II laser-guided rocket guidance sections, with BAE Systems (Nashua) named as the main contractor—part of a broader push to bolster Gulf air defenses. Healthcare & Consumer Protection: New Hampshire is set to benefit from a multistate $29.6 million Glenmark settlement tied to alleged generic drug price-fixing, with the coalition also pursuing ongoing cases against other companies. Data Privacy & Accountability: The 23andMe fallout continues as multiple states announce bankruptcy-related settlements after a 2023 genetic data breach; the deals include both state recoveries and consumer class-action relief. Local Economy & Housing: Bank of New Hampshire earned top regional honors and backed affordable housing via $20,000 in NH tax credits for Harriman Hill III in Wolfeboro, supporting 30 apartments including units for people needing supportive housing. State Politics & Taxes: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed 20 bills, including HB 1300 that puts local school budget cap questions on ballots, while also vetoing three other measures. Business & Community: Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary Community Impact Awards handed out $35,000 to six NH-area nonprofits, including a Cornish cancer-care massage program and a Bedford effort fighting child food insecurity.
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