The WFEA Morning Update

Drew Cline: NH Energy Policy, School Budget Season, Promoting NH Business

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Tom Novak

Is there more we can do to promote and attract new businesses to New Hampshire? What were some of the highlights of Govenor Ayottes State of the State address? It is time meeting season, and time to talk about school district budgets!

Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy joins us to discuss these topics and more.

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