Semiconductor expansion in NH: Vicor says it’s buying a 334,000-square-foot Merrimack site (plus 54 acres in Hooksett) to build ChiP Fab-2 and Fab-3, boosting capacity beyond its Andover Fab-1 as demand from OEMs and hyperscalers grows. Connected-vehicle claims tech: Agero (Urgently) and MOTER Technologies are linking connected-vehicle data to roadside dispatch and accident support, aiming to cut claims cycle times by days. State budget planning: NH Fiscal Policy Institute will host its Dec. 4 Budget and Policy Conference in Concord, focusing on health care, education, housing, child care, property taxes, and economic security. Healthcare policy ripple: The White House says it will send $500 Obamacare “refunds” to nearly 1 million people in 30 states using the federal exchange—while New Hampshire employers weigh rising costs. AI and hiring operations: Insygna, based in Merrimack, was named a TIARA Awards finalist for enterprise talent tech, highlighting governance for AI agents. Local schools in court: A judge will decide whether a Manchester-area school tax cap ballot question stays on the November ballot after a lawsuit challenges its wording. Energy debate: An opinion piece argues for “plug-in solar” as a cheaper, easier model—while noting U.S. electrical code and safety hurdles. Higher-ed pressure: A report highlights NH’s low state funding for public colleges and the economic impact of the state’s institutions amid enrollment and budget strain.