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The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, independent research nonprofit that examines issues related to the State budget, the economy, policy decisions, and the financial security of Granite Staters.

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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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 Granite State long-term. 🔗 Read the full analysis: buff.ly/4oUJYt7 📻 Read @nhpr.org's coverage: buff.ly/81ETs77
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
👶 Child care in NH can cost $16,000+ a year for an infant. So what are other states doing to make care more affordable and accessible? A new NHFPI report looks at some approaches NH could learn from: buff.ly/P5lyyTf
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Strengthening New Hampshire’s Child Care Scholarship Program: Lessons from Other States - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
A new NHFPI report looks at what New Hampshire can learn from other states about making child care more affordable and accessible.
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New Hampshire Bulletin @newhampshirebulletin.com · 21/09/2026
"High inflation, stagnating wages, shifting demographics, and rapidly evolving technologies signal potential challenges for New Hampshire’s workers and labor force both now and into the future." Commentary from Ben Reynolds of @nhfpi.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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New Hampshire workers face major challenges despite indicators of an improving job market • New Hampshire Bulletin
In 2026, the Granite State labor market began to show signs of recovery from its 2025 slowdown. Preliminary data indicates that nonfarm employment in New Hampshire rose by 1.1% from January through…
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎒 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, why it varies by community & what it means for property taxes. 🔗 Analysis: buff.ly/MQJuxjL 📺 @wmur9.bsky.social coverage: buff.ly/4u6fDKt
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New Hampshire Bulletin @newhampshirebulletin.com · 14/09/2026
The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute — @nhfpi.bsky.social — published a report Monday analyzing the state’s childcare tuition assistance program and its problems, and offered expansion strategies and improvements for providers and families. From @mmitchellreports.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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New report explores barriers and possible improvements to state childcare assistance program • New Hampshire Bulletin
The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute published a new report Monday analyzing the state’s childcare tuition assistance program and its problems, and offered potential expansion strategies and…
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📣 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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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 Read NHFPI's Labor Day analysis: buff.ly/lo9AKMv
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
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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WMUR @wmur9.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Fred Kocher sits down with Jessica Williams with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute to talk about the changes we could see to Medicaid within the Granite State in the coming years.
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NH's Business: Medicaid enrollment across New Hampshire
Fred Kocher sits down with Jessica Williams with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute to talk about the changes we could see to Medicaid within the Granite State in the coming years.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🏥 What will $51 million in health care cuts mean for Granite Staters? A recent analysis by NHFPI's Jessica Williams, featured by @nhpr.org, breaks down how these cuts could impact health services across New Hampshire. 🔗 Full analysis: buff.ly/zoHd5gv 📻 NHPR's coverage: buff.ly/3FLSsVp
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
On our State Budget Tour, we traveled across NH to answer questions about the state budget. Some questions came up again and again: ❓️ Where does the money come from? ❓️ Where does it go? ❓️ How is the budget structured? 🔗 Check out buff.ly/OsLDzio for answers and to learn more about the NH budget
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New Hampshire State Budget: Top Concerns for Granite Staters – News Pub - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
First published in News Pub, May 12, 2026.  As part of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute’s 10 County State Budget tour, my colleagues and I travelled across the state to discuss what…
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Did you know that more than 7 in 10 dollars spent on New Hampshire public schools now comes from property taxpayers? Learn how New Hampshire's education funding system works, why State aid varies by community, and what it means for taxpayers and communities. ➡️ buff.ly/yeDSw3B #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
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. #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🥳 🎉 Happy 61st birthday to Medicare and Medicaid! These programs have helped Granite Staters access health care and remain a cornerstone of our health system. 🤔 Curious about what these programs are and why they matter? Celebrate 61 years and read the full report at buff.ly/gUoTbat #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Over 1,100 bills were filed in Concord this year. So, what does this mean for you? 📽️ Check out Episode 1 of our new series to find out what actually happened in Concord this year on housing!
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
How did NH's required "back-of-budget" reductions affect health services? A new NHFPI analysis finds that spending cuts affected mental health, child and family programs, public health, food assistance and more, and warns larger impacts may be ahead. Read the analysis: buff.ly/oktf4aS #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🏖️ It may be beach weather now, but December will be here before you know it. ❄️ Save the date for NHFPI's 2026 Budget & Policy Conference on December 4 in Concord! 🔗 Join our email list to be the first to receive conference updates & registration info: nhfpi.org/subscribe
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
More than 1,000 bills were filed ahead of New Hampshire's 2026 legislative session. As the session wraps up, our research team analyzed the new laws and pending legislation that could have the biggest impact on Granite Staters. 🔗 Read our full recap at buff.ly/ZxSF29k #NHPolitics
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New Laws Impacting Health, Child Care, Education, Housing, and Fiscal Policy Pending at End of Legislative Session - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
New Hampshire lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session after considering more than 1,100 bills, with several major policy changes now signed into law or awaiting the Governor’s decision. A…
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What did New Hampshire lawmakers actually do on housing this year? 🎙️ Gene Martin sits down with Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire to break down the biggest housing bills of the 2026 session and what they could mean for the state's future. 🎧 buff.ly/nzJvCPW
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The 2026 New Hampshire legislative session is complete, and the decisions made in Concord will shape health care, childcare, education, housing, taxes, and more. Our new legislative wrap-up unpacks the most significant policy changes, 🔗 Read the full breakdown at buff.ly/ZxSF29k
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
😔 Missed the state budget tour? 🚗 Well, there's one last stop heading straight to you! Join us for the final presentation of the NH State Budget Tour virtually on July 15th at 10:30 am. Get ready to learn more about the NH state budget & what it means for you! 🔗 Register now at buff.ly/q5TDBFk
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🎉 Happy New (State Fiscal) Year New Hampshire! Our latest explainer walks through what the new fiscal year means, where State revenues stand, and how decisions made over the coming months could shape funding for schools, health care, and more --> buff.ly/d1uEVtt
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🚙💨 Nearly 1,000 tax filers under age 26 left New Hampshire in 2024. Why are young Granite Staters moving away? In a @newhampshirebulletin.com column, Jessica Williams explores how housing, childcare & higher education costs are shaping the state's future. 🔗 buff.ly/SU77DbV #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Is your town one of New Hampshire's fastest-growing communities? Since 2020, some NH towns have added residents at a rapid pace, while others have grown slowly or lost population. 📍 See where your community ranks and explore the data with our interactive map: buff.ly/0eUneG1 #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
At NHFPI, we’re all about putting facts and figures into the hands of Granite Staters to help make sense of the trends shaping New Hampshire. This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating New Hampshire dads the way we know best: with data. 👨‍👧‍👦📈 buff.ly/Ftb8GMt
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🚨 Breaking news 🚨 The median price for a single-family house in NH has hit an all-time high at $576,000. That means that Granite Staters now have to be making over $80/hour to afford the median home in the state. 🔗 Explore the facts about NH's housing affordability crisis at buff.ly/9Iaupa5.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🚗 10 counties. Hundreds of Granite Staters. One big question: What does New Hampshire's state budget mean for our communities? Thank you to everyone who joined NHFPI's State Budget Tour this spring. Stay up to date on future events and research: nhfpi.org/subscribe
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New Hampshire Bulletin @newhampshirebulletin.com · 12/06/2026
"Because affordability challenges have developed over decades, solutions will require significant and long-term structural investments in things like housing, workforce development, and the childcare sector." Commentary from Jessica Williams of @nhfpi.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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Affordability challenges risk New Hampshire's ability to attract and keep future generations • New Hampshire Bulletin
About half of the 2,046 new tax filers the Granite State gained between 2022 and 2023 were younger working age adults. This population, age 26 to 44, adds to the State’s labor force and contributes…
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
📊 A new NHFPI analysis found that child care prices in New Hampshire have risen faster than inflation since 2017, while the number of licensed providers statewide has declined. 🔗 Read the full analysis: buff.ly/AXGAoKt
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🔎 At a time when public debates are increasingly shaped by politics, partisanship, and misinformation, NHFPI is a vital source of data and evidence-based analysis. 📊 This #NHGives, support our mission to build a stronger NH for everyone. 🔗 Donate now at nhfpi.org/nhgives
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Happy 603 Day! 🎉 There are plenty of reasons to celebrate New Hampshire and be optimistic about the future of the Granite State. Swipe for the top three reasons to feel good about NH this 6/03! Want more reasons to celebrate? 🔗Check out the full post at buff.ly/SfG67tE .
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Young people are choosing New Hampshire! 🏔️ In a new issue brief, Senior Policy Analyst Jess Williams breaks down demographic changes in the Granite State. Who is choosing NH and why? Where are these new residents moving from? 📊 Swipe through for key takeaways. 🔗 Read the full brief at nhfpi.org
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Did you know that NH offers a property tax relief program for some homeowners with low and moderate incomes? NHFPI’s new analysis looks at why participation in the program may be declining, how much $ is available, and much more. 🔗 buff.ly/GSMtE57 #NHHousing
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State Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Available Through June 30 - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
NHFPI examines New Hampshire’s Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief Program and why participation has declined sharply over time.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📊 April revenues came in stronger than expected, after a long stretch of declining State revenue collections. But longer-term fiscal challenges remain, and revenues are still below where they were 2 years ago at this point in the fiscal year. Read NHFPI’s 10 takeaways: buff.ly/py5ctEH #NHPolitics
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April Revenues Suggest Growth as Receipts Exceed Target: Ten Takeaways from the Latest Numbers - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
Some gains in April revenues may ease short-term budget pressures, but revenues still remain below where they were two years ago.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📈⛽ As Memorial Day weekend approaches, rising gas prices are putting new pressure on Granite State family budgets and could also create longer-term challenges for maintaining NH roads & bridges. Read NHFPI's new analysis: buff.ly/9rOIUwu #NHPolitics #NewHampshire #Gas
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What questions are people asking most on NHFPI’s statewide budget tour? 💰 Where does NH get its money? 🏛️ Who decides how the budget works? 📍 Where does the money actually go? We rounded up some of the biggest questions (and answers) here: buff.ly/O5ZhHWy #NHPolitics #Budget
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Top Questions So Far from NHFPI’s State Budget Tour - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
Three themes emerged from our tour across the state. Here's what they tell us about how people are thinking about New Hampshire’s state budget.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A new analysis looks at changes to federal child tax credits & child care tax breaks and what they mean for NH families. While some families may see slightly larger credits, many lower-income households will see little or no additional help. buff.ly/zxwL9cA #NHPolitics
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Federal Child Care Tax Policy Changes and What They Mean for New Hampshire Families - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
A new analysis from NHFPI’s Dow Drukker looks at recent changes to federal child tax credits and child care tax breaks.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
❤️ This Mother’s Day, NHFPI is highlighting key data points about the experiences of New Hampshire moms from child care costs and paid leave to health care access and poverty. Get the data about NH moms: buff.ly/hYYGdYl #MothersDay #NewHampshire #NHPolitics
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
New Hampshire’s economy still looks strong on paper. But for many families, it’s getting harder to keep up. 📊 Learn why traditional economic indicators aren't telling us the full story: buff.ly/GjOxQvB #NHPolitics #CostofLiving #Affordability #Economy
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A $500K home in NH could mean a property tax bill of $1,300 or $18,000 each year depending on where you live. Find out why in a new episode of our podcast, New Hampshire Uncharted, where NHFPI's experts explore everything you ever wanted to know about NH property taxes. 🎙️ www.nhfpi.org/podcast
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How do Granite Staters make money? 📊 • 64% from wages • 10% from capital gains • ~9% from retirement income But the mix shifts dramatically depending on income level. Learn more: buff.ly/p5wJPtJ #NHPolitics #Data
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What Federal Income Tax Returns Tell Us About How Granite Staters Make Money - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
A new NHFPI analysis of federal income tax returns data shows that Granite Staters earned money from a wider variety of sources.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
New Hampshire’s median household income is rising but not everywhere equally. Southeast towns lead, while many communities saw no measurable change. Find out what the data show about income in NH & explore the interactive map 👇 buff.ly/kHo55xX #NHPolitics #Economy #Data
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Most Communities with Household Incomes Higher than State Median are in Southeast - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau show New Hampshire’s median household income rose 8%. But where you live still makes a big difference.
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
NH’s Tax Amnesty Program brought in $103.8M – about 21x more than expected. And over 93% came from unpaid business taxes. What does that mean for the State Budget going forward? Read more: buff.ly/sKPbj8C #nhpolitics #taxpolicy
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📊 In NH, property taxes vary widely depending on where you live. Join NHFPI on April 22 at 12 PM to better understand how property taxes are structured, why they vary so much, and what that means for you. Register: buff.ly/jOKEKsa #NewHampshire #Policy #Data #PropertyTaxes
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NHFPI @nhfpi.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
New Hampshire is changing how it funds public education. As temporary “Hold Harmless” funding is phased out, 145 communities are getting less aid this year, and 109 communities aren’t seeing enough new funding to replace those losses. 🔗 Read NHFPI's analysis at buff.ly/Z1vUsGW #NHPolitics
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New Hampshire’s Education Funding Transition Means Reduced Aid for 109 Communities - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
KEY POINTS New Hampshire is moving away from broad stabilization grants. Hold Harmless Grant is being phased out by State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2034. More aid is based on student poverty and...
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