AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Health Alerts: Canadian wildfire smoke is blanketing much of the U.S., with New Hampshire under a statewide “code orange” air quality warning and officials urging people—especially kids, older adults, and those with lung or heart conditions—to limit outdoor activity. Cyclospora Update: A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to grow, and local experts at Dartmouth-Hitchcock say prolonged watery diarrhea can be a key clue; health officials recommend careful produce washing and food handling. Local School Property Taxes: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1300, putting a November ballot question before voters on whether to cap local school district property tax growth, with a supermajority requirement—sparking debate over school funding versus tax relief. Mental Health in the Community: Duncan Robinson is hosting a Portsmouth basketball event to honor his late brother Eli and raise awareness and support for families dealing with mental illness. Cancer Care Support: Ledyard Bank’s 35th Anniversary awards included the Hand to Heart Project in Cornish, which provides free in-home massage and compassionate touch for cancer patients and caregivers. Public Health Funding Cuts: New Hampshire’s budget is driving back-of-budget reductions that could disrupt health services, with larger cuts expected.
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