Statehouse & Elections: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 1817 into law, tightening rules so districts can’t charge students using Education Freedom Account vouchers for taking public school courses for free—an issue that could shift costs to districts or the state. Legislative Leadership: House Dems and GOP leaders are racing to fill hundreds of open seats for November, with Ayotte’s late filing deadline change giving candidates more days to recruit. Transgender Policy: Ayotte vetoed Senate Bill 552, rejecting a measure that would have allowed classification by biological sex under certain circumstances, despite GOP support. Youth Justice Funding: Lawmakers balked at a $55 million request to resume settlements for nearly 1,700 youth detention abuse claims, approving $20 million instead and leaving more money possible later. Rural Health: CMS approved New Hampshire’s spending plan for about $205 million in federal rural health funding, backing GO-NORTH’s push to move from planning to implementation. Courts & Public Records: Rep. James Spillane amplified a federal court decision involving access to President Biden’s audio files sought by the Heritage Foundation. Community & Culture: Hundreds gathered in Portsmouth for Juneteenth events tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, including a freedom walk and speeches from local leaders. Public Safety: A performance audit found the state’s Doorway Program for substance use treatment didn’t collect enough data to prove effectiveness and needs stronger monitoring.