This Mother’s Day, NHFPI is highlighting key data points about the experiences of New Hampshire mothers from child care costs and paid leave to health care access and poverty. The numbers underscore both the critical role mothers play in supporting families and the economy and the challenges many continue to face across the Granite State.

People across the Granite State are deeply invested in understanding how public dollars are raised, allocated, and impact their communities. Here are the three themes we’re hearing most on our statewide budget tour and what they tell us about how people are thinking about New Hampshire’s state budget.

In the latest episode of New Hampshire Uncharted, Gene Martin and Phil Sletten break down how property taxes work and why they matter so much in New Hampshire. With tax bills on a $500,000 home ranging from about $1,300 to $18,000 depending on location, the conversation explores disparities, affordability, and how communities fund essential services across the state.