March State Revenues Above Target Ahead of Key April Tax Returns

March revenues exceeded targets by $9.6 million, helping narrow the year-to-date deficit. Gains in insurance and lottery revenues offset weaker business and tobacco tax receipts. But while March showed signs of improvement, April—expected to generate the largest share of variable revenue—will be the key month for shaping future revenue forecasts.
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House Finance Committee State Budget Reduces Funding by About $643 Million from Governor’s Proposal, Leaves $113 Million for Rainy Day Fund

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Business Tax Rate Reductions Led to Between $795 Million and $1.17 Billion in Forgone Revenue for Public Services Since 2015

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House Changes Budget with Last-Day Amendments, Bills Move on to Senate

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NHFPI Now Has a Podcast

🎙️New Hampshire Uncharted Episode 1: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know about the NH State Budget

In its inaugural episode, New Hampshire Uncharted dives into the State Budget—a critical yet often misunderstood blueprint that determines funding for essential services like education, healthcare, transportation, and public safety. With insights from Charlie Arlinghaus, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, and Phil Sletten, NHFPI’s Research Director, the discussion unpacks how the budget is structured, and the current challenges posed by economic fluctuations and federal funding uncertainties.
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Get the Facts About Poverty in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has one of the highest household incomes among the states and has the lowest poverty rate in America. But does that mean that everyone is doing OK?

About 100,000 people live in poverty, including about 20,000 children.

Watch NHFPI’s video to get the facts about poverty in the Granite State.

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