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Property taxpayers now fund more than seven out of every ten dollars spent on New Hampshire's public schools, while New Hampshire ranks last in the nation for the share of public education revenue provided through State funding, according to a new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. The post Analysis: Property Taxpayers Fund More than Seven in Ten Dollars Spent on New…
First published in New Hampshire Business Review, July 20, 2026. The Legislature wrapped up its session last month with the passage of a wide variety of bills, some of which have already... The post Legislature’s session changes housing, child care, tax policies – New Hampshire Business Review appeared first on New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute .
On the last Friday of each month, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s research team shares a curated list of books, research papers, podcasts, and more that are helping to shape our understanding of the economic wellbeing of the Granite State and beyond. Here are our picks for July 2026. The post What We’re Reading — the July 2026 Edition appeared first on New Hampshire Fiscal Policy…
Thursday, July 30, marks the 61st anniversary of the passage of the federal Social Security Amendments of 1965, which established Medicare and Medicaid. For more than six decades, these programs have provided essential public health coverage for millions of Granite Staters. On this anniversary, the NHFPI team examines who benefits from these programs today, as well as what recent federal and state…
Join policymakers, advocates, researchers, journalists, and community leaders from across the Granite State on December 4, 2026 for NHFPI’s annual Budget & Policy Conference, a full day of data-driven conversations about New... The post 2026 NHFPI Budget and Policy Conference appeared first on New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute .
After lawmakers passed the State Budget, several state agencies were required to make additional significant "back-of-budget" spending reductions, leaving agency officials to decide which programs would absorb the cuts. NHFPI's new analysis examines how the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services implemented its required $25.5 million reduction for the first year of the State Budget…
First published in New Hampshire Business Review, June 8, 2026. As New Hampshire enters another summer tourism season, recent employment data show how seasonal hiring patterns may be changing across the Grante... The post Employment typically peaks during summer in NH, but 2025 data suggests constraints may slow that growth – New Hampshire Business Review appeared first on New Hampshire Fiscal…
In the latest episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin speaks with Nick Taylor, Director of Housing Action New Hampshire, about the major housing legislation considered during the 2026 legislative session, what lawmakers were trying to accomplish, and what these policy changes could mean for housing availability and affordability moving forward. The post 🎙️New…
Thank you to everyone who joined the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute on July 15, 2026 for What You Need to Know About the New Hampshire State Budget. During this webinar, the... The post Webinar: What You Need to Know About the New Hampshire State Budget appeared first on New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute .
New Hampshire's new State Fiscal Year begins on July 1, marking the halfway point of the current two-year State Budget and the unofficial start of planning for the next one. Learn what the new fiscal year means for Granite Staters, where the State's finances stand, and what comes next in the budget process. The post Happy New (State Fiscal) Year, New Hampshire! appeared first on New Hampshire…
