Limited state funding for public higher education adds to workforce constraints

Saturday, June 15, 2024Monday, December 4, 2023

The Granite State is experiencing a long-predicted workforce shortage, which is related to an aging New Hampshire population and has been exacerbated by fewer residents who are employed or looking for employment than during pre-pandemic years. Given the projected need for workers in jobs that require college degrees, access to, and the affordability of, public higher education for Granite Staters is vital.

State business tax rate reductions decreased revenue for public services

Saturday, June 15, 2024Thursday, September 7, 2023

NHFPI to convene leaders Oct. 16 to address NH workforce challenges, economic security

Sunday, June 16, 2024Thursday, August 24, 2023

The conference, titled Tackling Workforce Challenges and Strengthening Economic Security, will feature leading policy experts and bring together New Hampshire policymakers, business and community leaders, advocates, and concerned citizens.

Low and moderate income homeowners property tax relief program open for applications until June 30

Sunday, June 16, 2024Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Medicaid expansion has provided healthcare coverage to NH workers, supported economy

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Medicaid expansion has improved access to health care for New Hampshire’s workers and residents with low incomes while supporting the overall economy, based on NHFPI research published earlier this year.

Five Key Changes Made to the Governor’s Budget Proposal by the House Finance Committee

Sunday, June 16, 2024Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Repeal of Interest and Dividends Tax disproportionately benefits wealthy NH households

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, April 3, 2023

With an elevated risk of a recession in the coming years and a potential rise in the need for services, public resources must be carefully raised and deployed to help ensure sufficient funding for programs serving Granite Staters, and to support a more resilient, equitable, and inclusive economy.

10 facts about the New Hampshire state budget

Sunday, June 16, 2024Friday, February 3, 2023

Policymakers in Concord are set to focus on allocating resources for public services in the next State Budget during the next several months. The State Budget provides funds for a wide variety of programs and services, including public health and education, road and bridge maintenance, and protection for both people and the natural environment.

Eviction moratorium to end July 1 as state establishes new Housing Assistance Program

Sunday, June 16, 2024Saturday, June 20, 2020

On June 11, Governor Sununu appropriated $35 million in federal assistance to a new program designed to help residents keep their existing housing or secure permanent housing, providing critical support when many people have lost regular income during the COVID-19 crisis. This support comes as the Governor announced the current moratorium on evictions and foreclosures will expire July 1, 2020, increasing the risk of Granite Staters losing their homes.

State agencies project major revenue declines due to COVID-19 crisis impacts

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, June 1, 2020

Federal guidance prevents use of CARES Act relief funds for state revenue shortfalls

Sunday, June 16, 2024Saturday, April 25, 2020

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.

Federal CARES Act to provide relief to residents, $1.25B to NH State Government

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, March 29, 2020

The CARES Act is the third, and by far the largest in appropriations, of three bills from Congress in March to address the COVID-19 crisis.

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