Our Affordability Eroded report prompted lots of questions from readers. We answer some of them here, including why inflation-adjusted food and gas prices look lower over the decade and why 2015 budgets stretched further than 2024 budgets.
NHFPI is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Fournier, Director of Health Law and Policy at the University of New Hampshire’s Institute for Health Policy and Practice, and Allyson Ryder, Executive Director of NH Civics, to its Board of Directors.
The effects of missed paychecks and the loss of critical food assistance doesn’t just stop at household budgets, but has larger ripple-effects throughout the state economy, impacting local businesses, consumer confidence, and the well-being and stability of our overall economy.
October revenues dropped $12.2M below target, driven by the repeal of NH’s Interest & Dividends Tax and a wave of taxpayer refunds. Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the numbers and what it means for the state’s fiscal outlook.
Up to 76,000 New Hampshire residents faced disruptions to critical SNAP benefits on November 1 because of the federal government shutdown. Read our analysis and explore our interactive map.
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 2025.
