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.
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 June 2026.
New Hampshire lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session after considering more than 1,100 bills, with several major policy changes now signed into law or awaiting the Governor’s decision. A new NHFPI analysis offers a look at some of the most consequential decisions made in Concord this year and what they could mean for Granite Staters.
At NHFPI, we’re all about putting facts and figures into the hands of Granite Staters so they can better understand the issues, trends, and experiences shaping our communities. This Father’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate fathers the way we know best: by exploring what the data can tell us about dads in New Hampshire.
A new NHFPI analysis from Jessica Williams finds that communities such as Epping, Brentwood, Merrimack, Londonderry, and Lebanon were among the fastest-growing municipalities, while population growth in larger cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Concord remained relatively modest.
State revenues exceeded targets in May, increasing the year-to-date surplus to $156.7 million, or 5.7 percent above plan (boosted largely through tax amnesty receipts). However, business tax revenues fell below expectations for the month, suggesting April's strong collections may not signal a broader trend.
