AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGas Tax Fight Hits Congress: Trump is pushing a pause on the federal gas tax to blunt Iran-war fuel spikes, but it can’t happen without Congress—and Democrats are already calling it “literal pennies” while urging an end to the conflict. NH Vehicle Inspections Battle: 25 GOP-led states filed an amicus brief backing New Hampshire in its fight over ending mandatory vehicle inspections, arguing the lawsuit is a “preemptive strike” and “rent-seeking.” Israel/Antisemitism Fallout in NH Politics: A Democratic NH congressional candidate, Heath Howard, is drawing fresh backlash after refusing to say Israel has a “right to exist,” with Jewish leaders condemning the comments as fear-fueling amid elevated antisemitism. NH Senate Landfill Compromise: A new solid-waste deal is moving toward the Senate floor, creating a site evaluation committee and weighing public health—while senators still spar over how much it should address local controversies. Local Governance: Lawrence commissioners approved a settlement that could give the city control of the Riverfront building—framed as a “once-in-a-generation” downtown reset.
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