Political Shifts and Housing Challenges in 2024

In 2024, New Hampshire experienced significant political events, notably Chris Christie's exit from the presidential race and Donald Trump's victory in the state's Republican primary, contributing to his eventual presidency. In a shift of the political landscape, President Biden's strategic maneuvers led to a crisis affecting the Democratic nomination, with Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the nominee. Middletown, Connecticut, saw impactful local developments, including a major landfill redevelopment and a student walkout. Lafayette, Louisiana, contended with a $38 million school budget shortfall, facing largely rejected cost-cutting proposals. Housing remained a pressing issue in both Maine and New Hampshire, with Concord increasing its housing stock by 12.1% and Maine needing 76,000 new homes by 2030. Maine also faces energy challenges potentially worsened by President-elect Trump's renewable energy policies.