Concord, NH – On October 24, 2025 policymakers, nonprofit leaders, business executives and advocates will gather at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord for a full-day conference hosted by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that will examine why the cost of living in New Hampshire keeps climbing and what it will take to make the state more affordable and equitable. 

Working Hard and Falling Behind: The High Cost of Living in New Hampshire will look at why so many Granite Staters are working hard yet struggling to make ends meet, present new data and analysis on the affordability crisis, and identify actionable solutions to improve affordability across the state. 

“From housing shortages to rising health care costs, the pressures on New Hampshire families are significant and interconnected,” said Gene Martin, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. “This conference is an opportunity to bring data, expertise, and diverse perspectives into one room to develop strategies that make our state a place where everyone can thrive.” 

Conference highlights include: 

• Expert-led sessions on the rising costs of health care, housing, caregiving, and rural living 

• New research and data analysis on New Hampshire’s affordability crisis 

• Panel discussions featuring cross-sector leaders with actionable policy ideas 

• Networking opportunities for advocates, policymakers, and community members 

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Registration is $60 and includes breakfast, lunch, and all conference sessions. Attendees who register by September 5 will receive a $30 early-bird discount. Scholarships and reduced rates are available for students, legislators, and attendees with financial need. 

Members of the media wishing to attend are asked to RSVP to hshulman@nhfpi.org.  

For more information, including the full conference agenda, visit www.nhfpi.org/conference. 

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