AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRoadless Rule Repeal Hits the White Mountains: The U.S. Forest Service moved ahead with a plan to fully rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a change that could reshape wildfire-risk management and timber access across protected national forest land, with New Hampshire communities watching closely. Housing Push in Keene: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen toured a Keene Housing project turning a vacant building into four permanently affordable apartments, funded by a Community Development Block Grant and local support, as she highlights federal tools aimed at easing NH’s housing crunch. Data Centers Clash With Energy Reality: Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she now supports a moratorium on data centers, arguing New Hampshire lacks the energy and that large projects could drive up costs for ratepayers. Tiny Homes Get a Clearer Path: A new state law signed by Ayotte lets tiny homes and yurts be treated as single-family homes or ADUs, reducing the need for local variances and speeding up construction plans. Election 2028 Primary Calendar: The DNC approved South Carolina as the first 2028 Democratic presidential primary, with New Hampshire set for Feb. 8—keeping the Granite State’s early role in the spotlight. Local Economy Watch: Vermont’s jobless rate held steady at 2.6% in July, while the U.S. rate was 4.1%, as officials point to reemployment support for workers facing layoffs.
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