Legislature wraps session with investments in transportation, child care and key settlement funds
If given final approval and implemented, investments could support the economy and Granite Staters with low and moderate incomes
NHFPI Policy Memo
Child care in the Granite State: end of one-time funding approaching
Limited access to affordable child care creates significant challenges for New Hampshire’s families, economy, and state efforts to support a robust workforce. While Granite State families requiring child care experienced challenges with availability, affordability and quality of care before 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these challenges and highlighted the severity of barriers to child care.
Child care scholarship eligibility expansion may save Granite State families thousands per year
Between November 2022 and October 2023, an average of 16,000 Granite Staters per month were not working because they were caring for children who were not in school or day care. The high price of child care may be a key factor keeping many NH residents out of the workforce.
Business tax rate reductions decreased revenue
Economic growth not sufficient enough to offset revenue losses
Granite Staters report affording household expenses remains challenging
NH Fiscal Policy Institute shares data from Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey
New state budget again shows shortfalls in transportation funding sources
Budget highlights ongoing imbalance in the way the state funds transportation
State budget invests in healthcare workforce, adds funding for housing
Investments to provide workforce supports with expanded housing availability and access to healthcare
NHFPI policy memo: House budget plan seeks to address workforce shortage
Proposal to include modest investments in housing, child care, healthcare workforce
