AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHouse Leadership: New Hampshire Democrats are preparing to choose a speaker after a sweeping election win. Rep. Alexis Simpson faces a challenge from Rep. Jim Maggiore, with the caucus aiming to settle on a candidate before the full House votes Dec. 2. Sixteen House races are still in recounts. Voting Dispute: The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Secretary of State Dave Scanlan over his refusal to turn over New Hampshire voter data. Rural Health: The state has received another $204.3 million in federal rural-health funding, bringing the two-year total to roughly $408 million. The grants come as federal Medicaid cuts are expected to reduce support for New Hampshire and rural providers. Schools and Taxes: A new report says New Hampshire’s school enrollment drop is the largest in New England. Voters approved school-spending caps in Derry, Pelham and Hampstead, while similar measures fell short in Londonderry and Windham. Courts and Policy: The state Supreme Court upheld the revocation of former Rep. Andy Sanborn’s gambling license and rejection of his casino sale. Democrats’ new legislative majority is also expected to renew efforts to legalize adult-use cannabis.
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