The WFEA Morning Update

Senator Dan Innis on Conservation, Energy Futures, and Property Tax Caps
Senator Dan Innis on Conservation, Energy Futures, and Property Tax Caps

Jeff Chidester is joined by NH State Senator Dan Innis for an in-depth phone interview covering some of the most critical policy debates shaping the Granite State.

The conversation begins with Senator Innis’s legislative focus on conservation and New Hampshire’s energy future, exploring how the state plans to balance environmental stewardship with reliable power. The discussion then shifts to a contentious local issue as Jeff and the Senator unpack how certain local school boards are actively and aggressively campaigning against local control over property tax cap measures.

Finally, Senator Innis and Jeff have a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation about New Hampshire’s approach to welcoming and regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) centers, balancing technological innovation with community impact.

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