NH Supreme Court Shake-Up: Gov. Sununu and former Gov. Kelly Ayotte have moved to make the New Hampshire Supreme Court fully Republican, ending the prior bipartisan balance as Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald is on indefinite medical leave and the court faces fresh public scrutiny. Education Funding Fight: Attorney General John Formella is asking the NH Supreme Court to overturn the Claremont education-funding decisions, arguing they’re unconstitutional and have produced an unworkable system. Congressional Primary Attack Ads: In NH-01, Stefany Shaheen’s first negative TV ad targets Maura Sullivan over pro-Israel donor overlap tied to AIPAC and NORPAC, as the Democratic field tightens ahead of the Sept. 8 primary. Energy Merger Pressure: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and AG William Tong are intervening in the NextEra-Dominion merger review at FERC, warning it could raise rates and reduce competition—Seabrook’s role in the deal keeps NH in the spotlight. Local Government & Growth: Rochester’s new ordinance is now in effect after a public meeting, effectively banning data centers in most zoning districts. Public Health: Lebanon airport PFAS contamination has been confirmed, and a city hearing will consider funding a state-mandated investigation into the full extent. Community & Culture: Girls Inc. campers in the Lakes Region got hands-on leadership training with Lakes Region Community College’s automotive team, and the Ashland Historical Society received a matching grant to repair the Whipple House Museum roof.