AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Shift: New Hampshire Democrats flipped the Legislature, gained all five Executive Council seats and elected Chris Pappas to the U.S. Senate and Stefany Shaheen to Congress. Kelly Ayotte retained the governorship. At least 27 legislative seats changed hands, with recounts underway in 16 House races. House Leadership: Rep. Alexis Simpson won her caucus’s nomination for speaker, defeating Jim Maggiore 200-75. The full House votes Dec. 2. State Government: The lame-duck Executive Council approved a $1.9 million extension of the state’s childcare website contract, nearly doubling its cost and extending it through 2029. Health Funding: New Hampshire secured $204 million in federal funding for rural health care, while Ayotte joined other governors seeking more heating assistance as winter costs rise. Legal Watch: The state Supreme Court upheld the revocation of former Rep. Andy Sanborn’s gambling license and rejection of his casino sale.
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