AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaine Senate Watch: A new University of New Hampshire poll gives Democrat Graham Platner a 9-point lead over Sen. Susan Collins, with Platner at 51% to Collins’ 42%—a sign the Maine race is tightening heading into the general election. NH Courts & Public Safety: The New Hampshire AG is asking a judge to dismiss Pamela Smart’s latest bid to overturn her 1991 murder conviction, arguing her claims don’t fit the legal standards for revisiting trial evidence. Federal/State Accountability: Former state senator Andy Sanborn is set to plead guilty in federal court over alleged misuse of COVID-19 relief funds, including claims tied to luxury purchases. Local Governance & Rights: Berlin Executive Councilor Janet Stevens is pushing the AG to intervene after police denied her Right-to-Know request tied to a murder-suicide internal review. Energy & Tech: In Nottingham, a proposed data center has been pulled back after protests, while a separate NH policy story highlights the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism finally rolling out. Justice System Update: A Laconia competency hearing in a mother’s strangling case was continued to June 2.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.