NHFPI's Phil Sletten finds that New Hampshire State revenues started the new fiscal year slightly ahead of expectations, with collections in July and August totaling $276 million, about $5.8 million, or 2.1 percent, above projections. The surplus was driven largely by the Real Estate Transfer Tax, while several other major revenue sources, including business taxes and Liquor Commission profits, fell short of targets.
On the last Friday of 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 August 2026.
On the last Friday of 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 July 2026.
Presented by Phil Sletten, Research Director at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute, during NHFPI's July 15, 2026 webinar, "What You Need to Know About the New Hampshire State Budget".
New Hampshire lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session after considering more than 1,100 bills, with several major policy changes now signed into law or awaiting the Governor’s decision. A new NHFPI analysis offers a look at some of the most consequential decisions made in Concord this year and what they could mean for Granite Staters.
State revenues exceeded targets in May, increasing the year-to-date surplus to $156.7 million, or 5.7 percent above plan (boosted largely through tax amnesty receipts). However, business tax revenues fell below expectations for the month, suggesting April's strong collections may not signal a broader trend.
