College Sports Regulation: The Senate is moving to rein in the messy revenue-sharing landscape in college athletics, but experts doubt Congress can pass a workable national framework before year’s end. Iran Sanctions: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers Trump’s team is not offering sanctions relief for reopening the Strait of Hormuz unless Iran makes nuclear concessions. NH Nursing Home Watch: CMS data shows mixed results across New Hampshire facilities: Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center earned a 1-star overall rating in Q1 2026, while Langdon Place of Dover hit 4 stars and Colonial Poplin Nursing Home in Fremont posted a 5-star rating. Immigration & Higher Ed: New England College in NH could lose up to 2,000 international graduate students if DHS doesn’t approve a new doctoral program by July 1. Local Government Real Estate: Lawrence city commissioners approved a $2.1M purchase of the former Journal-World printing plant for a City Hall annex, with renovations estimated far higher. NH Budget Literacy: The NH Fiscal Policy Institute’s budget forum tour drew residents in Laconia to break down how the biennial state budget works. PFAS & Public Health: A New Hampshire Public Radio report highlights how “forever chemicals” show up in drinking water and what that means for health. Energy & Storm Prep: Eversource says it’s strengthening storm readiness for hurricane season, pointing to vegetation as the biggest outage driver.