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 April 2025: 📄 Uninsurance and Medicaid Eligibility ...
New Hampshire’s labor force grew by 1.3% in 2024 — the fastest rate since 2018. It’s welcome news for employers, but NHFPI's analysis cautions that future growth may stall without action on housing, child care, and aging workforce trends.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to make changes to the House Finance Committee’s State Budget proposal on the final day, April 10, before House Bills had to cross over to the Senate. These floor amendments, which were all changes to the Trailer Bill, adjusted proposed State finances by relatively small amounts, but included ...
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.
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.
An NHFPI analysis finds the House Finance Committee’s proposed budget for State Fiscal Years 2026–2027 reduces overall funding by $643 million compared to the Governor’s plan. The proposal lowers support for Medicaid, disability services, higher education, and mental health programs while eliminating several agencies and putting $113 million toward the Rainy Day Fund. Explore the full analysis to see how the changes could impact communities across the state.
