{"id":25262,"date":"2026-01-10T08:09:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=25262"},"modified":"2026-01-10T08:09:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:09:03","slug":"july-10-2026-new-england-news-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=25262","title":{"rendered":"July 10, 2026 &#8211; New England News Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>New Hampshire<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Senate GOP Releases 2026 Agenda, Disses \u2018Idiotic\u2019 Dem Claims of Local Revenue Cuts<\/b>: The Senate GOP has released its 2026 agenda, asserting that their policies have elevated New Hampshire&#8217;s profile and set the state on a strong path, while dismissing Democratic claims of local revenue cuts as misguided. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/nhjournal.com\/senate-gop-releases-2026-agenda-disses-idiotic-dem-claims-of-local-revenue-cuts\/\">https:\/\/nhjournal.com\/senate-gop-releases-2026-agenda-disses-idiotic-dem-claims-of-local-revenue-cuts\/<\/a>. Source: NH Journal.<\/li>\n<li><b>\u2018Business as usual\u2019: NH officials urge child care providers to remain calm amid funding threats<\/b>: New Hampshire officials are encouraging child care providers to stay composed despite potential funding cuts amid ongoing concerns about the stability of child care financing in the state. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/01\/08\/business-as-usual-nh-officials-urge-child-care-providers-to-remain-calm-amid-funding-threats\/\">https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/01\/08\/business-as-usual-nh-officials-urge-child-care-providers-to-remain-calm-amid-funding-threats\/<\/a>. Source: New Hampshire Bulletin.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ayotte and state officials say NH\u2019s federal child care funding is secure<\/b>: State officials assure that despite the Trump administration\u2019s move to freeze federal child care payments in some states, New Hampshire&#8217;s funding remains secure with no indication of risk. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-01-08\/childcare-child-care-nh-federal-funding-trump-dhhs-hhs\">https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-01-08\/childcare-child-care-nh-federal-funding-trump-dhhs-hhs<\/a>. Source: NHPR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Maine<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Maine Democrats and Republicans clash over 2026 agenda<\/b>: Maine&#8217;s legislative session begins with Democrats focusing on reducing everyday costs for families, while Republicans push for accountability in a suspected child welfare scandal. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/01\/08\/politics\/state-politics\/maine-democrats-republicans-legislative-priorities-second-session-132nd\/\">https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/01\/08\/politics\/state-politics\/maine-democrats-republicans-legislative-priorities-second-session-132nd\/<\/a>. Source: Bangor Daily News.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sweatpants in Court: Lewiston Councilor Faces Stolen Gun Charges as Calls for His Resignation Grow<\/b>: A Lewiston City Councilor appeared in court facing charges related to a stolen firearm shortly after being sworn in, prompting increasing demands for his resignation. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/01\/sweatpants-in-court-lewiston-councilor-faces-stolen-gun-charges-as-calls-for-his-resignation-grow\/\">https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/01\/sweatpants-in-court-lewiston-councilor-faces-stolen-gun-charges-as-calls-for-his-resignation-grow\/<\/a>. Source: The Maine Wire.<\/li>\n<li><b>Gov. Janet Mills vetoes changes to Maine&#8217;s right to repair law<\/b>: Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would alter the state&#8217;s right to repair law, while allowing dozens of other bills to become law without her signature. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pressherald.com\/2026\/01\/07\/gov-janet-mills-vetoes-changes-to-maines-right-to-repair-law\/\">https:\/\/www.pressherald.com\/2026\/01\/07\/gov-janet-mills-vetoes-changes-to-maines-right-to-repair-law\/<\/a>. Source: Portland Press Herald.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Vermont<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>School districts would face spending caps under bill by Vermont Senate&#8217;s leader<\/b>: A new bill introduced by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Baruth would impose spending caps on school districts in fiscal year 2027 to address rising education costs. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/01\/08\/school-districts-would-face-spending-caps-under-bill-by-vermont-senates-leader\/\">https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/01\/08\/school-districts-would-face-spending-caps-under-bill-by-vermont-senates-leader\/<\/a>. Source: VTDigger.<\/li>\n<li><b>Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak pitches drug discount program to lawmakers<\/b>: Treasurer Mike Pieciak proposed a program allowing states to negotiate collective discounts on prescription drugs to lower costs for Vermont residents. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vermontpublic.org\/local-news\/2026-01-08\/vermont-treasurer-mike-pieciak-pitches-drug-discount-program\">https:\/\/www.vermontpublic.org\/local-news\/2026-01-08\/vermont-treasurer-mike-pieciak-pitches-drug-discount-program<\/a>. Source: Vermont Public.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lawmakers Plan to Tackle Education Reform, Health Care<\/b>: Vermont lawmakers are prioritizing efforts to curb rising property taxes and health care costs that are straining household budgets across the state. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevendaysvt.com\/news\/politics\/lawmakers-plan-to-tackle-education-reform-health-care\/\">https:\/\/www.sevendaysvt.com\/news\/politics\/lawmakers-plan-to-tackle-education-reform-health-care\/<\/a>. Source: Seven Days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25263 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"July 10, 2026 - New England News Round Up\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=696%2C392&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=1068%2C601&amp;ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?resize=747%2C420&amp;ssl=1 747w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/169;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Hampshire Senate GOP Releases 2026 Agenda, Disses \u2018Idiotic\u2019 Dem Claims of Local Revenue Cuts: The Senate GOP has released its 2026 agenda, asserting that their policies have elevated New Hampshire&#8217;s profile and set the state on a strong path, while dismissing Democratic claims of local revenue cuts as misguided. Link: https:\/\/nhjournal.com\/senate-gop-releases-2026-agenda-disses-idiotic-dem-claims-of-local-revenue-cuts\/. Source: NH Journal. 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