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Affordability challenges risk New Hampshire’s ability to attract and keep future generations – New Hampshire Bulletin

First published in New Hampshire Bulletin, June 12, 2026. Where will our next generation of bright minds and young talent end up? The good news: about half of the 2,046 new tax filers the Granite State gained between 2022 and 2023 were younger working age adults. This population, age 26 to 44, adds to the state’s labor force ...

May State Revenues Reach Target Despite Business Tax Slump

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.

Child Care Scholarship Program Faces Structural Limits to Continued Growth

A new analysis from NHFPI's Dow Drukker finds that New Hampshire's expanded Child Care Scholarship Program has helped thousands of low and moderate income Granite State families afford child care, but several structural challenges, including a shrinking supply of providers, staffing shortages, and funding constraints could make it harder to meet growing demand.

New Hampshire Employment Bump Last Summer Lowest in a Decade

A new analysis from NHFPI’s Ben Reynolds examines New Hampshire summer employment trends and finds that last year’s summer job growth was the weakest recorded over the past decade. Private-sector employment increased by just 11,118 jobs (2.2%) from May to August 2025, compared to an average increase of 3% from 2015-2024.

Annual Price of Child Care for Granite State Children Remains High as Number of Providers Decline

A new NHFPI study finds that child care remains a significant financial challenge for many Granite State families. The analysis found that the average annual price of center-based care for an infant and a four-year-old reached nearly $30,000 in 2025, up from about $22,500 in 2017, while the number of licensed child care providers statewide declined by 120 programs.

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