AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFraud Crackdown: Federal agents arrested five out-of-state suspects tied to a $500,000+ wire and bank fraud scheme that targeted at least a dozen financial institutions across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, with more arrests expected. AI & Data Centers: A UNH study finds nearly two-thirds of Granite Staters think AI will worsen the country, while 45% oppose any continued plans for AI data centers—fueling local fights like the Nottingham proposal. Electricity Costs: New Hampshire saw residential electricity prices jump about 18% year over year, placing it among the fastest-rising states—another hit to household budgets as grid and demand pressures grow. Social Security Warning: A new report says Social Security retirement benefits could be cut about 24% by 2032, averaging roughly $500 less per month, with New Hampshire listed among states facing larger reductions. Housing & Land Use: New Hampshire home prices hit a new May record ($575,000 median), and a separate proposal in Lawrence would sell a downtown parking lot for affordable senior housing. Local Business Support: The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund awarded $100,000 in accelerator grants to 29 small businesses statewide, aiming to close gaps left by pandemic relief.
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