The 2025 federal government shutdown will affect New Hampshire residents in many ways — from the immediate financial strain on furloughed federal workers and those still having to work without a paycheck, to disruptions to nutritional assistance programs that families across New Hampshire depend on, to broader ripple-effects for the state and local economy.
As the situation evolves, NHFPI will continue to provide the analysis examining the shutdown’s effects right here in the Granite State.
NHFPI Research & Analysis
COLUMN: Federal Government Shutdown Hits Home for New Hampshire
November 1, 2025
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.
BLOG: October Revenues Set Back by Interest and Dividends Tax Repeal
November 1, 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 as the federal government shutdown looms.
BLOG: Up to 76,000 Granite Staters, Particularly in Rural Areas, Face Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown
November 1, 2025
Up to 76,000 New Hampshire residents, including 26,000 children, faced disruptions to critical SNAP benefits on November 1 because of the federal government shutdown. Read our analysis and explore our interactive map to see which New Hampshire communities are most affected by the SNAP shutdown and what the end of SNAP benefits could mean for NH’s broader economy.
BLOG: How Might the Federal Government Shutdown Impact Granite Staters?
October 3, 2025
Federal funding that flows into the Granite State is the equivalent of about one-fifth of New Hampshire’s economy, supporting jobs, household incomes, and essential services. A prolonged shutdown could disrupt paychecks for federal workers, delay benefits for families, and slow the flow of federal dollars into the state — creating ripple effects for local businesses and communities. Understanding these potential disruptions is key to anticipating challenges and mitigating harm to New Hampshire’s broader economy. Read our analysis to learn more.
ISSUE BRIEF: Federal Funding and Employment in New Hampshire
May 27, 2025
The federal government awarded $14.8 billion in contracts, grants, and direct payments for work and services in New Hampshire in Federal Fiscal Year 2024, or the equivalent of about 12% of the state’s entire economy in 2024. These funds supported everything from Social Security and Medicaid to military contracts, housing assistance, and higher education – highlighting the broad impact of federal spending in New Hampshire’s economy. Read more about where funds are spent, how they flow through the state, and what is at risk if major federal policy shifts occur.
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GRAPHIC: Federal shutdown in NH by the numbers
November 5, 2025
This by the numbers breakdown details the federal shutdown’s impact on New Hampshire’s communities, households, and economy. Help us get the word out by sharing on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
GRAPHIC: What does the federal shutdown mean for New Hampshire?
October 3, 2025
This graphic describes the largest impacts of the federal government shutdown in terms of total number of federal workers and their cumulative earnings, how many Granite Staters receive SNAP, and loss in federal dollars flowing to New Hampshire. Help us get the word out by sharing on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
VIDEO: What does the government shutdown mean for New Hampshire?
October 2, 2025
This short, text-message–style video depicts an exchange with NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten, where he outlines the immediate and long-term impacts of the federal government shutdown in New Hampshire. Help us get the word out by sharing on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
NHFPI in the News
Public News Service: NH struggles with government shutdown, state budget shortfalls
October 20, 2025
“Federal funding accounts for one-fifth of New Hampshire’s economy, according to the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. Nearly 19,000 federal workers live in the state.”
Conway Daily Sun: Here’s how federal shutdown is affecting New Hampshire
October 8, 2025
“How many people in New Hampshire are impacted by the shutdown? Here is the latest information from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.”
Keene Sentinel: Federal shutdown’s impact on NH could depend on how long it lasts
October 6, 2025
“’The public employees who are told to not report for work perform key functions that will go unfulfilled,’ the NHFPI said in its analysis. ‘There could be delays in processing applications for business loans, impacts on approvals for mortgages, and fewer food safety inspections.’”
The Caledonian Record: Shutdown Could Disrupt Benefits, Federal Jobs In N.H., Report Says
October 3, 2025
“A federal government shutdown could have immediate and lasting impacts on New Hampshire residents, particularly those with lower incomes, according to a new report from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.”
Manchester Ink Link: How the government shutdown will affect people in New Hampshire
October 1, 2025
“There are as many as 19,000 federal employees living in New Hampshire who work in approximately 9,000 federal civilian and military jobs here or in other states – or remotely, according to New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.”
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