Budget
New Hampshire’s biennial budget reflects the Granite State’s public policy priorities. It allocates funding to critical programs that support the health and wellbeing of residents as well as the vitality of the state’s economy and workforce.
NHFPI analyzes recent budget trends, highlighting future challenges and opportunities. The following resources direct a keen eye towards how the State Budget is meeting its key public priorities, with special events that track the development of this important legislation.
Featured Resources
House Finance Committee State Budget Reduces Funding by About $643 Million from Governor’s Proposal, Leaves $113 Million for Rainy Day Fund
An NHFPI analysis finds the House Finance Committee’s proposed budget for State Fiscal Years 2026–2027 reduces overall funding by $643 million compared to the Governor’s plan. The proposal lowers support for Medicaid, disability services, higher education, and mental health programs while eliminating several agencies and putting $113 million toward the Rainy Day Fund. Explore the full analysis to see how the changes could impact communities across the state.
How Special Education Funding is Supported in the State Budget
New Hampshire school districts face rising special education costs, but how does the state provide support? In a new analysis, NHFPI’s Phil Sletten explains the three key State funding mechanisms—Special Education Differentiated Aid, Special Education Aid, and Episode of Treatment Aid.
The Governor’s State Budget Proposal for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
As the House Finance Committee holds its first public hearing on the State Budget, NHFPI is releasing a detailed, data-driven analysis of the Governor’s State Budget Proposal for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. This report offers essential context for the budget’s priorities, trade-offs, and potential impacts on New Hampshire’s fiscal future.
Examining the State Budget 2025 Webinar Series
Each session will highlight key developments in the legislative process, and offer historical context and comparisons to the current operating budget.
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