AI & Defense: The Lever reports Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed an AI “kill switch” mandate and says Big Tech alums are helping dismantle safeguards in a Pentagon office tied to AI warfare. NH Health & Policy: A New Hampshire Senate showdown is set as Chris Pappas faces John Sununu, with outside spending and attacks focused on Sununu’s past role at Boston Scientific and broader corporate influence. Energy & Data Centers: Massachusetts is moving toward stronger local control over data center development, raising the stakes for power demand, utility upgrades, and permitting timelines—an issue that will echo across New England. Aquaculture & Food Tech: A Gulf finfish farm experiment (redfish in floating pens) aims to test whether small-scale aquaculture can be both ecologically safer and economically viable as Gulf seafood demand grows. Environment & Wildlife: Mount Washington’s 9/11 tribute beams have conservationists worried about fall migrating birds, with NH Audubon coordinating monitoring and potential light shutoffs. Local Governance & Schools: A judge will decide whether a New Hampshire school tax cap ballot question stays on the November ballot after claims it could mislead voters about classroom impacts. Agriculture & Invasive Species: Spotted lanternflies are spreading to 22 states, with officials urging people to kill them on sight to protect crops. Connected Vehicles: Agero and MOTER link connected-vehicle data to speed insurer claims response, cutting cycle times by up to three days in early testing. STEM Community: NHFPI will host a Dec. 4 budget and policy conference in Concord focused on health care, education, housing, childcare, and taxes.