The State of New Hampshire has appropriated most of the flexible funding provided by the federal government in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Following the Governor’s announcements on May 15, 2020, all but approximately $402 million of the $1.25 billion provided to New Hampshire as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ...
The COVID-19 crisis is producing disproportionate impacts on New Hampshire’s racially and ethnically diverse residents, with new data mirroring trends also evident at the national level. Individuals identifying as a non-white race or as ethnically Hispanic or Latino appear to be more likely to suffer medically from COVID-19, the disease caused by the 2019 novel ...
The economic damage done by the COVID-19 crisis threatens both the ability to meet short-term needs and the long-term financial stability of Granite Staters. State and federal policies are playing important roles in providing support for New Hampshire residents and businesses through the immediate crisis. More support will be needed both to prevent widespread economic ...
The State of New Hampshire may not use $1.25 billion in recently received federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to offset revenue losses created by the economic impacts of the pandemic, according to guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The guidance, released April 22, effectively prevents ...
As the COVID-19 crisis progresses, the economic impact on many Granite Staters will be intense, with disproportionate effects on individuals and families with lower incomes and limited resources. The financial and economic burdens on those affected demonstrates the importance of nutrition assistance programs as more Granite Staters may struggle to make ends meet. With initial ...
Programs such as Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provide means-tested benefits that help support the basic needs of individuals and families with low incomes. During these times of profound economic instability, assistance to families and individuals living at or near the poverty line, along with those ...