A nonpartisan research nonprofit examining the State Budget, NH's economy, and health & education policy w/ a focus on people w/ low & moderate incomes.

Concord, NH
Joined February 2010
NEW STUDY: 29,000 Granite Staters Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under New Work Requirements 📄NH has adopted requirements that are stricter than federal law mandates 💊 Medicaid enrollees losing coverage could mean higher premiums for all 🔗 Full study at buff.ly/zStnJug
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What caught our research team’s attention this month? 📚 September’s What We’re Reading covers housing costs in NH, teacher pay, Head Start access, and how federal policy changes could affect Medicaid coverage for young Granite Staters. buff.ly/OwcCInN
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NH schools are projected to have 1,100+ teacher openings each year over the next decade. But fewer NH students are earning education degrees, the school workforce is aging, and pay & living costs pose challenges to teacher recruitment. New NHFPI analysis: buff.ly/zYBEVO0
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⚙️ The NH economy may be improving, but workers are still facing major challenges associated with inflation, slow wage growth, and job availability. 🔗 Learn more from NHFPI's Ben Reynolds' recent analysis, featured on @nhbulletinnews --> buff.ly/yEujRFL
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Need a few more reasons to join us on December 4 for NHFPI's 2026 Budget Conference? 👇 💸 Don't forget to register by September 30 to save $35 with early-bird pricing! Reserve your spot today: buff.ly/zrMFdtp #NHPolitics
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A recent NHFPI analysis finds that New Hampshire is attracting younger workers and families from other states, but that rising costs may make it harder for them to remain in the state long-term. 🔗 Analysis: buff.ly/4oUJYt7 📻 @NHPR's coverage: buff.ly/81ETs77
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Food prices keep climbing, adding to the affordability pressures facing Granite Staters. In a recent presentation, NHFPI’s Jessica Williams took a closer look at the data on food costs and affordability across New Hampshire. 📊 buff.ly/4dH5Z4q #NHPolitics
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🎒 NH ranks last in the nation for the share of education revenue provided by the state. NHFPI’s Ben Reynolds explains how state education aid is calculated & what it means for property taxes. 🔗 Analysis: buff.ly/MQJuxjL 📺 @WMUR's coverage: buff.ly/4u6fDKt
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📣 Registration is now open for NHFPI’s 2026 Budget & Policy Conference! Join us on December 4 in Concord for a day of data-driven conversations about NH’s next State Budget. Register today to take advantage of our early bird ticket discount: buff.ly/vVHUGny #NHPolitics
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NH’s job market is improving. but are workers getting ahead? 📈 Employment grew 1.1% from Jan.–July 💵 Wages lagged inflation 🔎 Ongoing unemployment claims are 23% higher than 2 years ago 🏠 Housing + child care remain major challenges New analysis: buff.ly/lo9AKMv
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Did you know property taxes account for about 72% of the revenue funding New Hampshire’s public schools? Our fact sheet breaks down where education funding comes from and how the State calculates aid for communities across NH. Take a look ⬇️ buff.ly/KhCXhHa
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🏥 What will $51 million in health care cuts mean for Granite Staters? An analysis by NHFPI's Jessica Williams, featured by @nhpr, breaks down how these cuts could impact health services. 🔗 Full analysis: buff.ly/zoHd5gv 📻 NHPR's coverage: buff.ly/3FLSsVp
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NH relies on property taxes more than any other state in the country to fund public services. So, what did lawmakers do on taxes this legislative session? 📽️ In the final episode of our series, we break it down. Learn more --> buff.ly/mkmx52L #NHPolitics
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Did you know that more than 7 in 10 dollars spent on New Hampshire public schools now comes from property taxpayers? Learn how NH's education funding system works, why State aid varies by community, and what it means for taxpayers and communities. ➡️ buff.ly/yeDSw3B
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Healthcare affects every Granite Stater at every stage of life. So what did lawmakers actually do on healthcare this legislative session? 📽️ In Episode 3 of our series, we break down the key healthcare policies passed in Concord this year — and what they could mean for you.
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Today, July 30, marks the 61st anniversary of the legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. More than six decades later, these programs continue to provide health coverage for hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/gUoTbat #NHPolitics
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🥳 🎉 Happy 61st birthday to Medicare and Medicaid! These programs have helped Granite Staters access health care and remain a cornerstone of our state's health system. 🤔 Curious about what these programs actually do? 🔗 Read more at buff.ly/gUoTbat #NHPolitics
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Childcare costs in NH recently hit a record high. So, what did lawmakers do about it? 📽️ Check out Episode 2 of our series to find out what actually happened in Concord this year on childcare! #NHPolitics
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