AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife & Climate Adaptation: New research says species are shifting north as the climate warms, with Vermont highlighted as a key corridor for animals like moose moving through the Northeast and toward Canada. Conservation Funding: The Nature Conservancy in Vermont is backing habitat connectivity projects with nearly $400,000 to help landowners conserve key parcels and prevent fragmentation. Data Centers & Power Strain: In Bow, lawmakers and officials are pushing back as filings and local discussions point to a possible 350-megawatt data center tied to the Merrimack Station site, while Gov. Kelly Ayotte says she’ll seek a multi-year moratorium because New Hampshire “doesn’t have the energy” and wants to avoid higher electricity costs. Court Cybersecurity: Thomson Reuters confirmed a breach of its C-Track system affecting court systems in New Hampshire and other jurisdictions, with state Supreme Court data accessed in March; officials say no Social Security numbers were exposed. Housing Policy: New Hampshire advocates say the new federal 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will reduce red tape and costs, including for manufactured homes, helping expand affordable supply. Outdoor Safety: New Hampshire Fish and Game is promoting its 2026 Hike Safe cards to support search-and-rescue as fall weather brings more emergencies.
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