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.
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.
Presented by Phil Sletten, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director at the 8th Annual Greater Seacoast Housing Summit, hosted in partnership by the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast and the Seacoast Chamber Alliance on November 6, 2025.
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.
Presented by Nicole Heller, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Senior Policy Analyst, and Jess Carson, Director of the Center for Social Policy in Practice at the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy, to the Investing in Care, Investing in Growth Forum on October 30, 2025.
Presented by Nicole Heller, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Senior Policy Analyst to the New Hampshire Children's Trust Strengthening Families Summit on October 29, 2025.
