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AFP Sarah Scott: Data Centers and Energy, They Go Hand in Hand

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Tom Novak

Sarah Scott, AFP-NH Deputy Director, joins The Morning Update and provides a review of the most recent legislative session; what legislation will have a positive effect on New Hampshire businesses and families?

Sarah and host Jeff Chidester discuss AFP’s upcoming event highlighting data centers and what government policy and community response should be to them.

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