AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDemocratic Primary Shake-Up: The DNC voted to put South Carolina first in the 2028 presidential primary calendar, pushing New Hampshire to third and leaving Iowa out—prompting backlash from NH Democrats and others who say the state should still lead. Maine Senate Race: Troy Jackson was crowned Maine’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee after Graham Platner withdrew amid sexual-assault allegations; Jackson now faces Sen. Susan Collins, with a UNH poll showing a tight race. NH Education Costs: A new report says New Hampshire’s education funding surged during the Great Recession, then declined and stagnated, while local property-tax reliance keeps districts exposed to financial shocks. School Risk Pools: A year after NH school district risk pools crises, officials say there are still no clear answers for how districts manage assessments and coverage going forward. Public Safety & Health: A float plane crash near Washington’s Sucia Island injured 11 after the pilot changed course to avoid a storm; in NH, health officials confirmed cyclosporiasis cases tied to contaminated lettuce served at a Keene hospital cafeteria. Local Governance: Laconia’s Winni River Basin Program is moving toward a director and study commission after Ayotte signed SB 592, with wastewater authority options on the table.
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