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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.
Grateful today and every day for our NHFPI community.
Thank you for your dedication to building a stronger, more equitable New Hampshire for all. 🍂📈
Thank you for your dedication to building a stronger, more equitable New Hampshire for all. 🍂📈
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Grateful today and every day for our NHFPI community.
Thank you for your dedication to building a stronger, more equitable New Hampshire for all. 🍂📈
Thank you for your dedication to building a stronger, more equitable New Hampshire for all. 🍂📈
Headed into Thanksgiving with that one relative who loves creative NH facts? We can help.
NHFPI breaks down 5 common myths from migration to taxes to housing with real, data-backed truths.
🦃🍗🥧🍂 📊 Read the blog ➤ buff.ly/IAZMbh2 #NHPolitics #Thanksgiving
NHFPI breaks down 5 common myths from migration to taxes to housing with real, data-backed truths.
🦃🍗🥧🍂 📊 Read the blog ➤ buff.ly/IAZMbh2 #NHPolitics #Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Headed into Thanksgiving with that one relative who loves creative NH facts? We can help.
NHFPI breaks down 5 common myths from migration to taxes to housing with real, data-backed truths.
🦃🍗🥧🍂 📊 Read the blog ➤ buff.ly/IAZMbh2 #NHPolitics #Thanksgiving
NHFPI breaks down 5 common myths from migration to taxes to housing with real, data-backed truths.
🦃🍗🥧🍂 📊 Read the blog ➤ buff.ly/IAZMbh2 #NHPolitics #Thanksgiving
NHFPI’s latest newsletter is out! 📩
🦃 Thanksgiving myth-busting
🏡 Solutions for making NH more affordable
📱 NHFPI is now on TikTok
Read: buff.ly/8IhwkIA
Subscribe: buff.ly/nBmuNdU
🦃 Thanksgiving myth-busting
🏡 Solutions for making NH more affordable
📱 NHFPI is now on TikTok
Read: buff.ly/8IhwkIA
Subscribe: buff.ly/nBmuNdU
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NHFPI’s latest newsletter is out! 📩
🦃 Thanksgiving myth-busting
🏡 Solutions for making NH more affordable
📱 NHFPI is now on TikTok
Read: buff.ly/8IhwkIA
Subscribe: buff.ly/nBmuNdU
🦃 Thanksgiving myth-busting
🏡 Solutions for making NH more affordable
📱 NHFPI is now on TikTok
Read: buff.ly/8IhwkIA
Subscribe: buff.ly/nBmuNdU
Most families have Thanksgiving traditions: turkey, pie, gratitude...and at least one confidently delivered “fact” that isn’t actually a fact.
This year, we’ve got you covered.
From revenues to housing, we break down 5 common misconceptions.
👉 buff.ly/IAZMbh2 🦃📊 #Thanksgiving #NHPolitics
This year, we’ve got you covered.
From revenues to housing, we break down 5 common misconceptions.
👉 buff.ly/IAZMbh2 🦃📊 #Thanksgiving #NHPolitics
This Thanksgiving, Bring a Side of NH Facts - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
Most families have turkey, pie, gratitude and at least one confidently delivered “fact” that isn’t actually a fact at their Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Most families have Thanksgiving traditions: turkey, pie, gratitude...and at least one confidently delivered “fact” that isn’t actually a fact.
This year, we’ve got you covered.
From revenues to housing, we break down 5 common misconceptions.
👉 buff.ly/IAZMbh2 🦃📊 #Thanksgiving #NHPolitics
This year, we’ve got you covered.
From revenues to housing, we break down 5 common misconceptions.
👉 buff.ly/IAZMbh2 🦃📊 #Thanksgiving #NHPolitics
Why did food & gas look cheaper in inflation-adjusted dollars?
Why didn’t we include car payments?
Why stop the data at 2024?
A lot of these Qs about our Affordability Eroded report came straight from your social media comments.
We answered them here ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP #NHPolitics
Why didn’t we include car payments?
Why stop the data at 2024?
A lot of these Qs about our Affordability Eroded report came straight from your social media comments.
We answered them here ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP #NHPolitics
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Why did food & gas look cheaper in inflation-adjusted dollars?
Why didn’t we include car payments?
Why stop the data at 2024?
A lot of these Qs about our Affordability Eroded report came straight from your social media comments.
We answered them here ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP #NHPolitics
Why didn’t we include car payments?
Why stop the data at 2024?
A lot of these Qs about our Affordability Eroded report came straight from your social media comments.
We answered them here ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP #NHPolitics
New Hampshire fiscal policy… but make it fun 😏📊
We’re launching on TikTok tomorrow! Follow NHFPI on TikTok for research drops, hot takes, and lovingly over-analyzed data points.
📊 Because understanding the Granite State shouldn’t be boring. #NHPolitics
🔗 www.tiktok.com/@nhfpi
We’re launching on TikTok tomorrow! Follow NHFPI on TikTok for research drops, hot takes, and lovingly over-analyzed data points.
📊 Because understanding the Granite State shouldn’t be boring. #NHPolitics
🔗 www.tiktok.com/@nhfpi
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New Hampshire fiscal policy… but make it fun 😏📊
We’re launching on TikTok tomorrow! Follow NHFPI on TikTok for research drops, hot takes, and lovingly over-analyzed data points.
📊 Because understanding the Granite State shouldn’t be boring. #NHPolitics
🔗 www.tiktok.com/@nhfpi
We’re launching on TikTok tomorrow! Follow NHFPI on TikTok for research drops, hot takes, and lovingly over-analyzed data points.
📊 Because understanding the Granite State shouldn’t be boring. #NHPolitics
🔗 www.tiktok.com/@nhfpi
This week’s NHFPI newsletter is here! 📬
🎓 New podcast on grads + NH’s affordability crunch
💵 October revenues fall short
📈 Your cost-of-living questions answered
🔍 New website search tool
📰 Board updates + job alert
Read it → buff.ly/CYf0JbV
Subscribe → nhfpi.org/subscribe
🎓 New podcast on grads + NH’s affordability crunch
💵 October revenues fall short
📈 Your cost-of-living questions answered
🔍 New website search tool
📰 Board updates + job alert
Read it → buff.ly/CYf0JbV
Subscribe → nhfpi.org/subscribe
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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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November 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This week’s NHFPI newsletter is here! 📬
🎓 New podcast on grads + NH’s affordability crunch
💵 October revenues fall short
📈 Your cost-of-living questions answered
🔍 New website search tool
📰 Board updates + job alert
Read it → buff.ly/CYf0JbV
Subscribe → nhfpi.org/subscribe
🎓 New podcast on grads + NH’s affordability crunch
💵 October revenues fall short
📈 Your cost-of-living questions answered
🔍 New website search tool
📰 Board updates + job alert
Read it → buff.ly/CYf0JbV
Subscribe → nhfpi.org/subscribe
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💚 Meet NHFPI, the nonpartisan nonprofit research organization helping make New Hampshire’s economy work for everyone.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
NHFPI’s impact is possible because people like you choose to invest in independent, nonprofit policy work. If our mission resonates with you, please consider joining our donor community ➡️ www.nhfpi.org/donate
🎙 NEW: Episode 7 of NH Uncharted is out!
NH’s newest grads are entering a workforce where housing, child care & health care costs are rising faster than wages, and it’s changing where young people can afford to build their futures.
🎧 Listen: www.nhfpi.org/podcast #NHPolitics
NH’s newest grads are entering a workforce where housing, child care & health care costs are rising faster than wages, and it’s changing where young people can afford to build their futures.
🎧 Listen: www.nhfpi.org/podcast #NHPolitics
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🎙 NEW: Episode 7 of NH Uncharted is out!
NH’s newest grads are entering a workforce where housing, child care & health care costs are rising faster than wages, and it’s changing where young people can afford to build their futures.
🎧 Listen: www.nhfpi.org/podcast #NHPolitics
NH’s newest grads are entering a workforce where housing, child care & health care costs are rising faster than wages, and it’s changing where young people can afford to build their futures.
🎧 Listen: www.nhfpi.org/podcast #NHPolitics
⏰ Time is almost up!
NHFPI is hiring a policy analyst, and the application window is closing soon. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, now is the time to apply.
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#NewHampshire #JobOpportunity #NHJobs
NHFPI is hiring a policy analyst, and the application window is closing soon. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, now is the time to apply.
🔗 buff.ly/kh7X1RI
#NewHampshire #JobOpportunity #NHJobs
We're Hiring a Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
Posted: October 10, 2025 The New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute is hiring a Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst to support the organization’s research capacity and contribute to its efforts to…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
⏰ Time is almost up!
NHFPI is hiring a policy analyst, and the application window is closing soon. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, now is the time to apply.
🔗 buff.ly/kh7X1RI
#NewHampshire #JobOpportunity #NHJobs
NHFPI is hiring a policy analyst, and the application window is closing soon. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, now is the time to apply.
🔗 buff.ly/kh7X1RI
#NewHampshire #JobOpportunity #NHJobs
Think you know New Hampshire? We just launched a five-question quiz on the Granite State economy – housing, income, affordability, all the big topics.
(Note: almost no one gets Question #5 right.)
Take the quiz, test your NH knowledge, and share your results! 👉 buff.ly/vTNTzyg
(Note: almost no one gets Question #5 right.)
Take the quiz, test your NH knowledge, and share your results! 👉 buff.ly/vTNTzyg
November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Think you know New Hampshire? We just launched a five-question quiz on the Granite State economy – housing, income, affordability, all the big topics.
(Note: almost no one gets Question #5 right.)
Take the quiz, test your NH knowledge, and share your results! 👉 buff.ly/vTNTzyg
(Note: almost no one gets Question #5 right.)
Take the quiz, test your NH knowledge, and share your results! 👉 buff.ly/vTNTzyg
We heard your questions, especially in our social media comments, about our cost of living report. 📉🏡
From gas and food prices to why 2015 budgets stretched further than 2024 ones, we broke down the answers in one place.
Read the Q&A ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP
#NHPolitics #NHEconomy #CostOfLiving
From gas and food prices to why 2015 budgets stretched further than 2024 ones, we broke down the answers in one place.
Read the Q&A ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP
#NHPolitics #NHEconomy #CostOfLiving
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We heard your questions, especially in our social media comments, about our cost of living report. 📉🏡
From gas and food prices to why 2015 budgets stretched further than 2024 ones, we broke down the answers in one place.
Read the Q&A ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP
#NHPolitics #NHEconomy #CostOfLiving
From gas and food prices to why 2015 budgets stretched further than 2024 ones, we broke down the answers in one place.
Read the Q&A ➡️ buff.ly/GGRQBRP
#NHPolitics #NHEconomy #CostOfLiving
💚 Meet NHFPI, the nonpartisan nonprofit research organization helping make New Hampshire’s economy work for everyone.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
💚 Meet NHFPI, the nonpartisan nonprofit research organization helping make New Hampshire’s economy work for everyone.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
📊 We dig into the data behind the issues that matter most.
Watch our new video to get to know us and visit www.nhfpi.org to learn more.
Each month, NHFPI’s research team shares a roundup of the books, briefs & more informing our work. 📚
This month’s picks include:
🏠 Who can afford to live in NH
💸 Why health insurance premiums are spiking
👷 Where NH labor force participation stands
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This month’s picks include:
🏠 Who can afford to live in NH
💸 Why health insurance premiums are spiking
👷 Where NH labor force participation stands
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What We’re Reading — the October 2025 Edition - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
Each month NHFPI shares a list of reports, podcasts & more that are shaping our understanding of the NH's economy. Here are our picks for October 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Each month, NHFPI’s research team shares a roundup of the books, briefs & more informing our work. 📚
This month’s picks include:
🏠 Who can afford to live in NH
💸 Why health insurance premiums are spiking
👷 Where NH labor force participation stands
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This month’s picks include:
🏠 Who can afford to live in NH
💸 Why health insurance premiums are spiking
👷 Where NH labor force participation stands
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NH's October state revenues came in $12.2 million below plan last month, driven largely by the repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax, which resulted in higher-than-expected refunds.
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
October Revenues Set Back by Interest and Dividends Tax Repeal - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
October revenues dropped $12.2M below target, driven by the repeal of NH’s Interest & Dividends Tax and a wave of taxpayer refunds. Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the numbers and…
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November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
NH's October state revenues came in $12.2 million below plan last month, driven largely by the repeal of the Interest and Dividends Tax, which resulted in higher-than-expected refunds.
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
🔗 Read Phil Sletten’s full breakdown of what’s behind the October #s: buff.ly/9LtfhVx #NHPolitics #NewHampshire
A federal #shutdown may feel like a DC story, but it’s hitting home in NH.
💸 9,100 NH federal workers = missed paychecks
🥫 76,000 residents lost SNAP support
🏪 Impacts for NH's Main Street biz
Phil Sletten breaks it down in @newhampshirebulletin.com:
buff.ly/KqvCoC7
#NHPolitics
💸 9,100 NH federal workers = missed paychecks
🥫 76,000 residents lost SNAP support
🏪 Impacts for NH's Main Street biz
Phil Sletten breaks it down in @newhampshirebulletin.com:
buff.ly/KqvCoC7
#NHPolitics
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A federal #shutdown may feel like a DC story, but it’s hitting home in NH.
💸 9,100 NH federal workers = missed paychecks
🥫 76,000 residents lost SNAP support
🏪 Impacts for NH's Main Street biz
Phil Sletten breaks it down in @newhampshirebulletin.com:
buff.ly/KqvCoC7
#NHPolitics
💸 9,100 NH federal workers = missed paychecks
🥫 76,000 residents lost SNAP support
🏪 Impacts for NH's Main Street biz
Phil Sletten breaks it down in @newhampshirebulletin.com:
buff.ly/KqvCoC7
#NHPolitics
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Commentary from Phil Sletten of @nhfpi.bsky.social : "The effects of this shutdown are reaching into every New Hampshire community and altering our state’s economy." #NHPolitics
Federal government shutdown hits home for New Hampshire • New Hampshire Bulletin
The effects of this shutdown are reaching into every New Hampshire community and are altering our state’s economy.
newhampshirebulletin.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Commentary from Phil Sletten of @nhfpi.bsky.social : "The effects of this shutdown are reaching into every New Hampshire community and altering our state’s economy." #NHPolitics
🎥 WATCH: NHFPI Turns Data Into Impact
Every day, NHFPI’s independent, data-driven research helps drive smarter decisions and better outcomes for New Hampshire families — from housing and health care to child care and the state budget.
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/hiUmhE7
Every day, NHFPI’s independent, data-driven research helps drive smarter decisions and better outcomes for New Hampshire families — from housing and health care to child care and the state budget.
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/hiUmhE7
November 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
🎥 WATCH: NHFPI Turns Data Into Impact
Every day, NHFPI’s independent, data-driven research helps drive smarter decisions and better outcomes for New Hampshire families — from housing and health care to child care and the state budget.
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/hiUmhE7
Every day, NHFPI’s independent, data-driven research helps drive smarter decisions and better outcomes for New Hampshire families — from housing and health care to child care and the state budget.
👉 Learn more: buff.ly/hiUmhE7
🚨 Federal Government Shutdown: By the Numbers
When the federal government shuts down, the impacts ripple far beyond Washington — right into New Hampshire’s communities, households, and economy.
From delayed paychecks to disrupted food assistance, here’s what the numbers tell us.
When the federal government shuts down, the impacts ripple far beyond Washington — right into New Hampshire’s communities, households, and economy.
From delayed paychecks to disrupted food assistance, here’s what the numbers tell us.
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
🚨 Federal Government Shutdown: By the Numbers
When the federal government shuts down, the impacts ripple far beyond Washington — right into New Hampshire’s communities, households, and economy.
From delayed paychecks to disrupted food assistance, here’s what the numbers tell us.
When the federal government shuts down, the impacts ripple far beyond Washington — right into New Hampshire’s communities, households, and economy.
From delayed paychecks to disrupted food assistance, here’s what the numbers tell us.
This week in The Bottom Line 📬
📍 Rural NH Hit Hardest as Shutdown Disrupts SNAP Benefits
🎥 WATCH: Turning Data Into Impact
📚 What We’re Reading
👉 Read this week’s newsletter: buff.ly/H58BzQy
✉️ Subscribe for future issues: buff.ly/ZRepgoJ
📍 Rural NH Hit Hardest as Shutdown Disrupts SNAP Benefits
🎥 WATCH: Turning Data Into Impact
📚 What We’re Reading
👉 Read this week’s newsletter: buff.ly/H58BzQy
✉️ Subscribe for future issues: buff.ly/ZRepgoJ
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This week in The Bottom Line 📬
📍 Rural NH Hit Hardest as Shutdown Disrupts SNAP Benefits
🎥 WATCH: Turning Data Into Impact
📚 What We’re Reading
👉 Read this week’s newsletter: buff.ly/H58BzQy
✉️ Subscribe for future issues: buff.ly/ZRepgoJ
📍 Rural NH Hit Hardest as Shutdown Disrupts SNAP Benefits
🎥 WATCH: Turning Data Into Impact
📚 What We’re Reading
👉 Read this week’s newsletter: buff.ly/H58BzQy
✉️ Subscribe for future issues: buff.ly/ZRepgoJ
Food assistance was just disrupted for about 76,000 Granite Staters — including 26,000 children — as the federal shutdown drags on.
📍 See how your community is affected with our interactive map: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
📍 See how your community is affected with our interactive map: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Food assistance was just disrupted for about 76,000 Granite Staters — including 26,000 children — as the federal shutdown drags on.
📍 See how your community is affected with our interactive map: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
📍 See how your community is affected with our interactive map: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
Beyond helping 76,000 Granite Staters put food on the table, SNAP is also an economic engine.
When benefits lapse, the impact reaches far beyond household budgets — slowing the economic activity that keeps Main Street businesses strong.
📊 Learn more: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
When benefits lapse, the impact reaches far beyond household budgets — slowing the economic activity that keeps Main Street businesses strong.
📊 Learn more: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Beyond helping 76,000 Granite Staters put food on the table, SNAP is also an economic engine.
When benefits lapse, the impact reaches far beyond household budgets — slowing the economic activity that keeps Main Street businesses strong.
📊 Learn more: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
When benefits lapse, the impact reaches far beyond household budgets — slowing the economic activity that keeps Main Street businesses strong.
📊 Learn more: buff.ly/8OqIrbr
“If families can’t afford to live here, our workforce will shrink, young people will leave, and employers will continue to struggle to hire.”
🎥 Watch to learn what's driving NH's affordability crisis
👉 Explore the research at nhfpi.org/conference
🎥 Watch to learn what's driving NH's affordability crisis
👉 Explore the research at nhfpi.org/conference
October 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“If families can’t afford to live here, our workforce will shrink, young people will leave, and employers will continue to struggle to hire.”
🎥 Watch to learn what's driving NH's affordability crisis
👉 Explore the research at nhfpi.org/conference
🎥 Watch to learn what's driving NH's affordability crisis
👉 Explore the research at nhfpi.org/conference
NHFPI’s new report, Affordability Eroded: Changes to the Cost of Living in New Hampshire, is driving conversations across the state about what it really takes for Granite State families to make ends meet.
Read the full report and explore the data at ⬇️
📊 buff.ly/KWwyxVG
Read the full report and explore the data at ⬇️
📊 buff.ly/KWwyxVG
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
NHFPI’s new report, Affordability Eroded: Changes to the Cost of Living in New Hampshire, is driving conversations across the state about what it really takes for Granite State families to make ends meet.
Read the full report and explore the data at ⬇️
📊 buff.ly/KWwyxVG
Read the full report and explore the data at ⬇️
📊 buff.ly/KWwyxVG
In his recent column, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin examines what’s really behind New Hampshire’s affordability crisis.
🗞 Read the full column: buff.ly/yTTLMXr
🗞 Read the full column: buff.ly/yTTLMXr
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In his recent column, NHFPI Executive Director Gene Martin examines what’s really behind New Hampshire’s affordability crisis.
🗞 Read the full column: buff.ly/yTTLMXr
🗞 Read the full column: buff.ly/yTTLMXr