The impacts of the COVID-19 crisis will affect New Hampshire residents in many ways, from both the immediate health and financial impacts to long-term economic consequences. NHFPI will continue to publish resources examining issues related to the COVID-19 crisis, including health policy, economic security supports for Granite Staters, economic trends, state revenues, the effects of federal policy responses, and the services supported through the State Budget. This page will continue to be updated as new NHFPI resources are published.
Issue Briefs
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Designing a State Budget to Meet New Hampshire’s Needs During and After the COVID-19 Crisis
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New and Expanded Challenges Facing Vulnerable Populations in New Hampshire
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Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on State Revenues
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Challenges Facing New Hampshire’s Workers and Economy During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Inequities Between New Hampshire Racial and Ethnic Groups Impact Opportunities to Thrive
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The COVID-19 Crisis in New Hampshire: Initial Economic Impacts and Policy Responses
Blogs
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Federal Guidance Details Uses of Flexible Aid for State and Local Governments
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State Tax Reductions Risk Loss of Federal Aid to New Hampshire
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The COVID-19 Crisis After One Year: Economic Impacts and Challenges Facing Granite Staters
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Federal American Rescue Plan Act Directs Aid to Lower-Income Children, Unemployed Workers, and Public Services
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New Federal Law Sends More Aid to Unemployed, Low-Income Granite Staters
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Updated Revenue Projections Suggest Much Smaller Budget Shortfall
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Flexible CARES Act Funds Mostly Allocated, Partially Unspent as Deadline Looms
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State Fiscal Situation Improves with Higher Revenues and Agency Underspending
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New Data Show Food Insecurity Levels Declining Prior to the COVID-19 Crisis
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Increases to SNAP Benefits Would Offset Higher Food Costs and Boost the Economy
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Pandemic EBT Food Assistance Program Applications Open through August 24
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Initiatives Aim to Increase Rural Access to Broadband Internet Services
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CARES Act Economic Impact Payments May Not Automatically Reach 9,900 Eligible Granite Staters
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Eviction Moratorium to End July 1 as State Establishes New Housing Assistance Program
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The COVID-19 Crisis Contributes to Increased Need for Mental Health Supports
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New Data Provide Insight into Extensive Economic Impacts and Income Losses from the COVID-19 Crisis
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State Agencies Project Major Revenue Declines Due to COVID-19 Crisis Impacts
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Majority of New Hampshire’s Federal CARES Act Flexible Grants Appropriated, Includes Added Support to Businesses, Nonprofits, and Child Care
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Property Tax Relief Program Application Deadline Extended to November
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COVID-19 Crisis Effects Greater on Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations in New Hampshire
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Key Policies Provide Short-Term Relief and Long-Term Recovery in COVID-19 Crisis
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Federal Guidance Prevents Use of CARES Act Relief Funds for State Revenue Shortfalls
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Food Assistance Programs Provide Critical Relief and Boost the Economy
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New Hampshire Expands Access to Safety Net Programs and Supports During the COVID-19 Crisis
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March State Revenues Underperform Ahead of Coming Declines
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Unemployment Benefits and Temporary Income Supplements Provide Financial Support During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Federal CARES Act to Provide Relief to Residents, $1.25 Billion to New Hampshire State Government
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Food Insecurity Among Granite State Students May Increase Due to COVID-19 Crisis
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New Hampshire’s Older and At-Risk Populations May Require Greater Levels of Care in COVID-19 Crisis
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Many New Hampshire Workers Vulnerable to Economic, Health Impacts of COVID-19 Crisis
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State and Federal Governments Adjust Policies, Allocate Resources to COVID-19 Crisis Response
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Rainy Day Fund May Provide Resources for Emergency Supports
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COVID-19 Crisis Threatens Financial Stability of the State and Residents
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Risk of COVID-19 Exacerbates Disparities in Access to Health and Other Services
Additional NHFPI Resources
Economy and Income
Issue Briefs
New Hampshire’s Workforce, Wages, and Economic Opportunity
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New Hampshire’s Numbers: Resource Inequities by County and Population Group in 2014-2018
Fact Sheets
Census Bureau 2018 Estimates for Income, Poverty, Housing Costs, and Health Coverage
Health Policy and Medicaid
Issue Briefs
Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Care Service Delivery Limited by Workforce Challenges
Fact Sheets
Access to Home- and Community-Based Medicaid Services Limited by Workforce Shortages
Food Insecurity
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New Hampshire’s Food Insecurity Levels Return to Pre-Recession Levels
Issue Briefs
The Potential Impacts of Proposed SNAP Eligibility and Work Requirement Changes on Food Insecurity
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Pending Federal Proposals Would Reduce SNAP Benefits, Including Enrollment of Households with Children
State Budget
Issue Briefs
The State Budget for Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021