AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPFAS Settlement: New Hampshire received a $7.28 million payment from 3M tied to PFAS contamination of public drinking water, bringing total recoveries from four settlements to more than $43 million, with more payments expected through at least 2033 into the state’s Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. Housing & Wealth: A LendingTree study says Americans now hold a record $34.9 trillion in home equity, with the biggest shares of wealth concentrated in a handful of states—Hawaii and California lead, while the South is notably absent. Local Economy & Permitting: Cities are increasingly using AI to speed up housing permitting by catching incomplete applications earlier, supported by a new federal housing law’s Innovation Fund and HUD grants. Transportation Costs: New Hampshire lawmakers overrode Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s vetoes to raise tolls for out-of-staters starting in January 2027, doubling several turnpike tolls and increasing cash and non-NH E-ZPass charges. Rural Health Funding: A $50 billion rural healthcare program is facing calls for more transparency, with critics warning delayed public reporting could weaken oversight and fraud protection. Consumer/Business Culture: As 24-hour diners fade nationwide, Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner remains open all night, leaning on late-shift workers, travelers, and first responders.
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