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Analysis: What the Federal Reconciliation Law Means for NH A new analysis from NHFPI details the impacts of the new tax law for Granite Staters, including reductions in health care and food assistance.

New NHFPI analysis: What the Federal Reconciliation Law Means for NH

🔹 2/3 of tax cuts go to top 20%
🔹 $2.3B in Medicaid losses projected
🔹 4,000 Granite Staters may lose food assistance
🔹 Student loan caps may limit education access

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🔎 What We’re Reading: July 2025 Edition

The July 2025 edition of What We’re Reading features new research on:
• Housing trends
• Tax equity
• Impact of SNAP cuts and full-day kindergarten
• & more!

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💡 Got a read to share? Email us at info@nhfpi.org.

New report shows Medicaid coverage decreased slightly in New Hampshire in 2024 With changing state and federal laws, experts say coverage could decrease further in coming years.

Carroll County is booming—population up 4.7% since 2020 📈

NHFPI’s Jessica Williams tells @nhpr.org that retirees, remote work, and second homes are fueling growth—and driving up housing costs.

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NHFPI’s report breaks down the NH budget — what’s funded, what’s cut, and what it means for Granite Staters.

Key changes:
📈 More for special ed & pensions
📉 Cuts to public higher ed
💵 131 fee increases
🩺 Higher Medicaid costs

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Sign Up for NHFPI Email Updates! The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) is a nonpartisan, independent policy research nonprofit. We examine the State Budget and State revenue policy, health and education funding policies,…

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💰 NHFPI’s Final Budget Report
📚 What We’re Reading: July Edition
📰 NHFPI’s Population Data Drives Front-Page News

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Where are Medicaid enrollments highest in NH?

🗺️ Explore NHFPI’s new interactive map to find out which municipalities, counties, and legislative districts have the highest enrollment → buff.ly/yyxPwc1

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Lakes and Mountains Lead New Hampshire’s Population Growth, While Some Cities Shrink - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute New U.S. Census Bureau estimates indicate that while New Hampshire’s population grew by about 30,300 people (2.2 percent) between 2020 and 2024, that growth was not evenly distributed across…

A new NHFPI analysis reveals:
• NH added 30k people since 2020
• Remote work + retirees are likely driving growth in Lakes & Mountains towns

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On New Hampshire Has Issues, NHFPI's Phil Sletten breaks down what the state budget really means — and how every 2 years, NH gets a chance to shape its future. 💡🏛️

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Report: New Hampshire June revenues beat expectations but still fall short of prior year • New Hampshire Bulletin New Hampshire’s revenue picture in June showed a mix of encouraging and troubling signs, with the state collecting more money than it expected for the month while still finishing the fiscal year well…

New Hampshire’s revenue picture in June showed a mix of encouraging and troubling signs, with the state collecting more money than expected for the month while still finishing the fiscal year well below last year’s totals, according to @NHFPI.bsky.social — From Adam Jackson #NHPolitics

June Revenues Produced Surplus for Month But Remained Below Last Year - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute New Hampshire State revenues in June produced a $10.0 million surplus relative to expectations, but remained lower than in June 2024.

📊 NH ended FY 2025 with revenues 6% below last year — even with a $10M surplus in June.

NHFPI’s Phil Sletten breaks down the June #s:
• Biz taxes ticked up
• Liquor + tobacco fell short
• Interest income filled gaps

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 NH Sees Population Growth in Lakes, Mountains as Cities Shrink
💲 June Revenues Beat Projections but Lag Behind Last Year
🏆 Milestone Unlocked: 1,000 Podcast Downloads!

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New Hampshire Uncharted Episode 4: The Greying of the Granite State The latest episode of NHFPI's podcast unpacks what N.H.'s aging population means for communities, businesses, policy, and more.

💬 “Only 20% of houses in the state are age ready."

From housing to caregiving, NHFPI’s new podcast explores how the state can prepare for a rapidly aging population.

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New Hampshire Uncharted Episode 4: The Greying of the Granite State The latest episode of NHFPI's podcast unpacks what N.H.'s aging population means for communities, businesses, policy, and more.

👵🏽👨🏼🦳 NH’s aging population is growing fast. But instead of sounding alarms, can we see it as a chance to build better systems for everyone?

NHFPI's podcast breaks it down → buff.ly/TvW7mVx

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🎧 New podcast: NH is one of the oldest states — and it’s changing everything from our housing market to our workforce.

Experts from AARP NH, The NH State Commission on Aging, & NHFPI unpack what this shift means for all of us.

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🎧 New Podcast: What NH’s Aging Population Means for All of Us
💊 One in Eight Granite Staters Enrolled in Medicaid in 2024
🎓 NH Remains Among the Lowest Funders of Public Higher Ed

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One in Eight Granite Staters Enrolled in Medicaid in 2024, One in Thirteen Adults Enrolled in Medicaid Expansion - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute New data show that 13.4% of New Hampshire’s population — about one in eight residents — received Medicaid coverage in 2024, including more than 7% of working-age adults enrolled in Medicaid Expansion.

A new analysis and interactive map from NHFPI’s Jessica Williams breaks down Medicaid enrollment trends by county, municipality, and legislative district and examines how new state and federal policy changes could lead to coverage losses for thousands of Granite Staters.

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New Hampshire ranks #1 in child well-being — but 2 in 3 students aren’t proficient in math or reading.

NHFPI's Nicole Heller says local funding disparities are leaving too many kids behind.

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🎙️ Why is health care in New Hampshire so expensive — and what can we do about it?

Episode 3 of New Hampshire Uncharted breaks down the drivers behind sky-high costs and explores policy solutions that could make a difference.

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New Hampshire ranks last in higher ed funding — and it’s costing us.

In NH Business Review, NHFPI’s Nicole Heller explains how low investment fuels student debt, falling enrollment, and challenges to our future workforce.

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💡 How does the cost of child care impact New Hampshire’s economy?

In a new interview, NHFPI’s Dr. Nicole Heller breaks down how a strong child care system can help boost our state’s workforce and economy.

📖 Read the full interview ⤵️
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🚨 What’s in NH’s final State Budget?

NHFPI breaks down last-minute changes — like revised retirement benefits for certain first responders and changes to education funding.

Full breakdown ⬇️
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💰 New Analysis: What’s in the Final State Budget Deal?
📚 What We’re Reading: June 2025 Edition

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Happy New Fiscal Year to all who celebrate! 📊🎉

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📚 What We’re Reading: June 2025 Edition

From college affordability to maternal health disparities, NHFPI’s team is digging into new research on the economic challenges facing NH and beyond.

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🎙️ Why is health care in New Hampshire so expensive — and what can we do about it?

Episode 3 of New Hampshire Uncharted breaks down the drivers behind sky-high costs and explores policy solutions that could make a difference.

🔊 Listen now: buff.ly/6vyzM9P

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🎥 What’s in the new State Budget?

NHFPI’s Phil Sletten joined @nhpbs.bsky.social‬'s The State We’re In to break it all down—from education funding to health care.

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New Hampshire leads nation in child well-being, lags in student proficiency New Hampshire continues to lead the nation in overall child well-being, securing the top position for the third consecutive year.

New Hampshire ranks #1 in child well-being — but 2 in 3 students aren’t proficient in math or reading.

NHFPI's Nicole Heller says local funding disparities are leaving too many kids behind.

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Committee of Conference Budget Nearly Matches Senate Version on Spending, Trims Retirement and University System Appropriations - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute After a week of negotiations, the Committee of Conference has released its final State Budget proposal. Read what made it into the final agreement.

🚨 New from NHFPI: The State Budget deal is out.
🔹 Closely mirrors the Senate’s $15.9B plan
🔹 Reductions to University System
🔹 Restored investments in Medicaid and mental health relative to the House
🔹 Revised education aid and EFA eligibility

📘 Full analysis: buff.ly/whwnrKJ

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💸 Final Budget Deal Heads to Full Vote, Closely Follows Senate Plan
🍎 School is Out, but the Child Care Crisis Isn’t
📅 Unpacking the State Budget: Live in Chocorua on July 14

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NHFPI Analysis: NH’s Child Care Workforce Declined 8% in 2024

NHFPI found that New Hampshire’s early childhood care and education workforce declined by 8% between 2023 and 2024, while tuition costs remain high for families.

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