Byline: NH Fiscal Policy Institute

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.

The Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program provides rebates to eligible taxpayers who submit applications by the

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.

  After the Governor introduced his State Budget proposal in February, the House Finance Committee has been working to understand

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.