AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNH Supreme Court & Death Penalty: The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled it can’t review the “disproportionality” of the death penalty for Michael Addison, the state’s lone death-row inmate, even though the death penalty was repealed in 2019—setting up continued legal fights over whether an execution under the old statute is constitutional. Domestic Violence Safety: A new NH domestic violence fatality review report urges better statewide training, accountability, and court response, including exploring evidence-based risk tools after the Marisol Fuentes-Huaracha case. AI in Health Care: Gov. Chris Sununu signed a law allowing an AI system to act as a licensed medical provider for diagnosing and prescribing treatment for mild acne, with built-in referrals when cases fall outside the narrow scope. Water Affordability: A national study finds U.S. water bills rose 62% from 2015 to 2025—faster than inflation and incomes—with New Hampshire among states where bills climbed about twice as fast as household income. NH Politics & Midterms: In the Senate race, Republicans are leaning on John E. Sununu’s momentum while Democrats press for reform; meanwhile, Trump’s $500 ACA refund checks are going out to nearly 1 million people, with many payments landing in politically competitive states. Cost-of-Living Pressure: As oil prices rise, NH heating assistance providers warn more residents may fall behind this winter. Local Public Safety: Police charged a Tilton man after he allegedly brandished a handgun at a Canaan motocross track.
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