From rising housing, child care, and health care costs to an aging workforce, New Hampshire faces significant challenges heading into the 2027 legislative session. But the upcoming session also presents opportunities for lawmakers to take meaningful steps to improve the lives and livelihoods of Granite Staters. In a new analysis, NHFPI explores the key issues facing the state and what these challenges could mean for New Hampshire’s future and for the 2027 legislative session.
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 October 2026.
In a new analysis, NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten takes a closer look at the September revenue numbers. In September, New Hampshire's business tax revenues came in stronger than expected. This analysis examines what's driving the increase and what it could mean for the next State Budget.
Each month, NHFPI'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 September 2026.
NHFPI's Phil Sletten finds that New Hampshire State revenues started the new fiscal year slightly ahead of expectations, with collections in July and August totaling $276 million, about $5.8 million, or 2.1 percent, above projections. The surplus was driven largely by the Real Estate Transfer Tax, while several other major revenue sources, including business taxes and Liquor Commission profits, fell short of targets.
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 August 2026.
