Trump Dividend Push: President Trump says he’s “looking forward to signing” $5,000 dividend checks for every adult citizen if Republicans keep control of Congress in November, adding to the campaign’s cost-of-living and tax-cut messaging. Property Tax Cap Vote: In New Hampshire’s Nov. 3 ballot, Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s allies are backing the school property tax cap question while U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas and gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington won’t say how they’ll vote. Domestic Violence Overhaul: A new NH Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee report urges 11 steps to prevent killings, citing 44 domestic-violence deaths from 2022-2025 and focusing on better police training, offender accountability, and victim safety. NH Senate Race Tightens: A Rasmussen poll shows Democrat Chris Pappas down to a 49%-44% lead over John E. Sununu, narrowing from an earlier 11-point advantage. SNAP and State Costs: SNAP benefits rise slightly, but NH faces additional operating costs as federal policy tightens eligibility and work requirements. Media/Politics: Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to join Fox News as an on-air contributor starting Nov. 1. Voting Rules in Court: A federal judge keeps NH’s student-ID voting ban in place for this fall, but bars enforcement that would prevent election officials from considering student IDs as part of identity proof. Energy & Regional Cooperation: New England governors and officials are aligning on a regional nuclear roadmap, with NH’s energy department saying no single state can build alone. Local Governance: In Plainfield, the school tax cap vote is already shaping teacher contract talks, with possible district merger discussions still “years away.”