Insulin Cost Relief: Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s INSULIN Act of 2026 cleared the Senate HELP Committee 18-4, moving the $35-a-month insulin cap closer to a full Senate vote, though groups like the National Taxpayers Union are warning about possible premium impacts. AI Data Center Fight: With AI-driven data center growth stoking protests and utility-cost concerns, Trump is set to highlight 23 Republican governors’ “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” a nonbinding effort aimed at shielding consumers from rate hikes. NH Voting Rights Court Battle: A federal judge refused to pause a ruling blocking New Hampshire’s proof-of-citizenship voting law while the state appeals, keeping the current system in place for now. Health Insurance Risk Pools: New Hampshire’s municipal and school health risk pools are stabilizing after deficits and legal fights over assessments, according to Secretary of State David Scanlan. 2028 FITN Primary Pressure: The DNC’s rules panel is weighing whether New Hampshire keeps its first-in-the-nation status, with Nevada and South Carolina emerging as top contenders and Democrats facing scrutiny for staying quiet. Local Public Safety Tool: The Blue Envelope Program is now live statewide to help drivers with autism or trauma-related disorders communicate during traffic stops. Maine Senate Watch: A UNH poll shows Troy Jackson in a tight race against Susan Collins, with young voters and women cited as key. NH Politics & Campaigns: AOC says she won’t rule out a 2028 White House run after a UNH poll shows her leading in New Hampshire’s early Democratic primary.