Strengthening New Hampshire’s Child Care Scholarship Program: Lessons from Other States
September 14, 2026
Child care is one of the biggest expenses facing many New Hampshire families and can put significant pressure on family budgets and even affect parents’ ability to stay in the workforce. A new report from NHFPI's Dow Drukker looks at what New Hampshire can learn from other states about making child care more affordable and accessible, including approaches to help more families qualify for assistance, lower families’ costs, better support providers and workers, and more.
New Hampshire’s Labor Market Improving in 2026, but Risks Remain
September 2, 2026
New Hampshire’s labor market has strengthened in 2026, with employment growing and unemployment falling below 3%. But New Hampshire workers still face major challenges, including inflation outpacing rising wages and longer stretches of unemployment. Ahead of Labor Day, explore NHFPI Senior Policy Analyst Ben Reynolds’ new analysis of employment, wages, affordability, and the trends shaping the future of New Hampshire’s workforce.
Real Estate Transfer Tax Boosts Summer Revenues
September 10, 2026
NHFPI's Phil Sletten finds that New Hampshire State revenues started the new fiscal year slightly ahead of expectations, with collections in July and August totaling $276 million, about $5.8 million, or 2.1 percent, above projections. The surplus was driven largely by the Real Estate Transfer Tax, while several other major revenue sources, including business taxes and Liquor Commission profits, fell short of targets.
Why State Adequate Education Aid Varies by Community
August 5, 2026
Did you know that property taxpayers now fund more than seven out of every ten dollars spent on New Hampshire’s public schools? A new analysis from NHFPI’s Ben Reynolds explains how the State's education funding formula works and why State education aid varies from one community to the next, while the companion fact sheet provides a quick and simple visual guide to how public education is funded and how State aid is calculated.
