AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAdult Day Services Reversal: Easterseals NH abruptly reversed course and will keep adult day programs open in Manchester and Rochester, plus some in-home services, after Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s administration and Executive Councilor John Stephen held talks with the nonprofit—an about-face after the group earlier said it would close due to funding. NH Senate Primary Watch: A new UNH Survey Center poll shows Democratic Senate nominee Chris Pappas leading socialist challenger Karishma Manzur, but with Manzur’s support rising enough to narrow the gap; prediction markets also keep Pappas as the favorite. Meta Child-Safety Settlement: The multistate Meta deal is driving major payouts and new Instagram/Facebook child-safety rules, with reporting tying NH’s expected share to the broader national settlement. ICE Transfer in Concord: A man held at the Concord men’s prison was transferred to ICE custody after parole board approval, raising questions about how detainers are carried out. Granite State Polling: The latest Granite State Poll finds Ayotte’s approval up and housing still top concern, while taxes are also rising as a priority. Public Safety Tech Debate: License-plate reader surveillance is again in the spotlight as officials argue over limits and oversight. Local Government Disruption: Merrimack County services were limited after a network security incident, including paper-only requirements for some Register of Deeds filings. Animal Cruelty Case: A Portsmouth man became the first person convicted under NH’s newer turtle-cruelty law and was fined $620.
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