The State Budget and Funding for Public Services in New Hampshire
Presented by Phil Sletten, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Research Director, at New Hampshire Technical Institute as part of NHFPI's State Budget Tour on March 23, 2026.
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.
This Pi Day, NHFPI Is Serving Up…Pie Charts
March 14 is Pi Day, when people across the country celebrate the mathematical constant π (3.14) with slices of their favorite pies. This Pi Day, our Research Team is sharing something they love even more than pie: pie charts.
NHFPI to Host Data-Informed Discussions on State Budget This Spring
10 Events in All 10 NH Counties Concord, N.H. — This spring, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) will host events in all 10 New Hampshire counties to discuss The State Budget: What You Need to Know, offering a clear, nonpartisan look at how the State Budget works and what it means for Granite ...
February Revenues Show Strong Final Push from Tax Amnesty Program and Adds to Surplus
According to a new NHFPI analysis, February revenues surged past expectations after New Hampshire’s Tax Amnesty Program generated far more than forecast, pushing the State’s fiscal year totals into surplus. But the one-time windfall also obscures mixed results from key ongoing revenue sources. With major business tax payments due in March and April, the State’s fiscal outlook remains uncertain.
What Upcoming Changes to the Medicaid Enhancement Tax Could Mean for NH Patients, Providers, and the Economy
Presented by Jessica Williams, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Senior Policy Analyst at NHFPI’s webinar on the Medicaid Enhancement Tax on March 6, 2026. You can find the webinar recording ...
What We’re Reading — the February 2026 Edition
Each month, the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s research team shares a curated list of books, research papers, podcasts, and more that are helping to shape our understanding of the economic wellbeing of the Granite State and beyond. Here are our picks for February 2026.