Medicaid Premiums Delayed: New Hampshire is holding off on implementing Medicaid premium payments while it waits for federal approval and guidance tied to HR1, keeping the program in “status quo.” Mental Health in the Community: NAMI New Hampshire’s Concord mental health awareness and suicide prevention walk drew about 2,000 people and raised over $250,000, with organizers emphasizing “you are not alone” support. Caregiving & Dementia Support: A New Hampshire caregiver shared how she found hope and help while supporting her husband with dementia, highlighting the growing need for caregiver resources as the state ages. Public Safety & Injury Risks: Fish and Game reported a serious but non-life-threatening trail bike injury on Cobb Hill Trail in Harrisville and a juvenile ATV rollover in Exeter that sent a teen to Portsmouth Regional Hospital; both incidents stress helmet and safety gear. Health & Environment Concern: Residents again urged officials to shut down the BRESCO incinerator over toxic ash worries, citing health risks from heavy daily truck hauling. Outbreak Watch: An alfalfa sprout outbreak linked to a contaminated seed lot has expanded to 76 illnesses across 16 states, including cases in New Hampshire. Local Tragedy: Police are investigating a homicide in Northwest D.C. after a 17-year-old girl died from a weekend shooting.