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New Hampshire State Budget: Top Concerns for Granite Staters – News Pub

First published in News Pub, May 12, 2026.  As part of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s 10 County State Budget tour, my colleagues and I travelled across the state to discuss what the State Budget is, how it is structured, what it funds, how State revenue and spending decisions interact with local property taxes, what the budget means for affordability and household costs ...

Top Questions So Far from NHFPI’s State Budget Tour

People across the Granite State are deeply invested in understanding how public dollars are raised, allocated, and impact their communities. In a new blog post, NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten outlines the three questions about the State Budget that keep coming up as he hosts events across the state and what those questions reveal about how Granite Staters are thinking about affordability, public services, and the future of New Hampshire.

Recognizing New Hampshire Mothers Through Data

This Mother’s Day, NHFPI is highlighting key data points about the experiences of New Hampshire mothers from child care costs and paid leave to health care access and poverty. The numbers underscore both the critical role mothers play in supporting families and the economy and the challenges many continue to face across the Granite State.

🎙️ New Hampshire Uncharted Season 2, Episode 4: Why Property Taxes Matter So Much in New Hampshire

In the latest episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, Gene Martin and Phil Sletten break down how property taxes work and why they matter so much in New Hampshire. With tax bills on a $500,000 home ranging from about $1,300 to $18,000 depending on location, the conversation explores affordability, disparities, and how local property taxes fund essential services statewide.

Beyond the Headlines: NH’s Economy Remains Strong, but Workers Are Losing Ground – Hollis Brookline News

First published in Hollis Brookline News, April 28, 2026. Turn on the news and you’ll see hundreds of headlines like this “A recession is guaranteed. But when?” or this: “America is heading for a recession – and it may be the worst yet.” An analysis of the New Hampshire economy and labor market shows a more nuanced story than national headlines suggest. New Hampshire’s ...

What We’re Reading — the April 2026 Edition

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 2026.

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