A nonpartisan research nonprofit examining the State Budget, NH's economy, and health & education policy w/ a focus on people w/ low & moderate incomes.
Happy 603 Day! ๐
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate New Hampshire and be optimistic about the future of the Granite State this 6/03!
Want more reasons to celebrate?
๐ Check out the full post at https://t.co/Nwp6N9gML8 .
Young people are choosing New Hampshire! ๐๏ธ
In a new issue brief, Senior Policy Analyst Jess Williams breaks down demographic changes in the Granite State. Who is choosing NH and why?
๐ Swipe through for key takeaways.
๐ Read the full brief at https://t.co/UCLelBy067
Did you know that NH offers a property tax relief program for some homeowners with low and moderate incomes?
NHFPIโs new analysis looks at why participation in the program may be declining, how much $ is available, and much more.
๐ https://t.co/NCmTiXcN4Z #NHHousing
๐ April revenues came in stronger than expected, after a long stretch of declining revenue collections. But longer-term fiscal challenges remain, and revenues are still below where they were two years ago.
NHFPIโs analysis breaks down 10 takeaways: https://t.co/6XK0PL8HE3
๐โฝ 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: https://t.co/36mJytXr6O
#NHPolitics#NewHampshire#Gas
What questions are people asking most on NHFPIโs statewide budget tour?
๐ฐ Where does NH get its money?
๐๏ธ Who decides how the budget works?
๐ Where does the money actually go?
We rounded up some of the biggest questions (and answers) here: https://t.co/HYf5GBKKTB #NHPolitics
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.
https://t.co/50hzbhQu4y #NHPolitics
โค๏ธ This Motherโs 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: https://t.co/oTq4Gg2NCt #MothersDay#NewHampshire#NHPolitics
New Hampshireโs economy still looks strong on paper. But for many families, itโs getting harder to keep up.
๐ Learn why traditional economic indicators aren't telling us the full story: https://t.co/wVNoaIwSQh
#NHPolitics#CostofLiving#Affordability#Economy
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.
๐๏ธ https://t.co/h5KUrftZ4C
How do Granite Staters make money? ๐
โข 64% from wages
โข 10% from capital gains
โข ~9% from retirement income
But the mix shifts dramatically depending on income level.
Learn more: https://t.co/TJbadsQiqX #NHPolitics#Data
New Hampshireโs 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 ๐
https://t.co/vcQCQ8cCsH
#NHPolitics#Economy
NHโs Tax Amnesty Program generated $103.8M โ 21x more than projected. And over 93% came from unpaid business taxes.
What does this mean for future revenue?
Read more: https://t.co/9wMCQm27bW #nhpolitics#taxpolicy
๐ In NH, property taxes vary widely depending on where you live.
Join our April 22 webinar to learn how the system works and what it means for your household.
Register: https://t.co/CgNVHBqzAC
#NHPolitics#PropertyTaxes#NewHampshire
NH is changing how it funds public education.
As temporary โHold Harmlessโ funding is phased out, 145 communities are getting less aid this year, and 109 communities arenโt seeing enough new funding to replace those losses.
๐ https://t.co/3TK5EOTv57 #NHPolitics#Education
Property taxes in NH can vary by nearly $17,000 for the same $500K home, depending on location.
New NHFPI research shows wide disparities across communities and even neighboring towns.
๐ฐ See the coverage + read the report: https://t.co/QtQ28RkpqX #PropertyTaxes#NHPolitics
NEW: NHFPI analysis finds big disparities in property tax bills across NH.
A $500K home can face ~$1,300 to $18,000+ in property taxes depending on location.
Our report examines how property taxes work and how NH compares to other states --> https://t.co/QtQ28RkpqX #NHPolitics
๐ Over the past decade in NH, costs for housing, child care, food, and health care rose faster than incomes.
The result? A typical family now has ~$17,000 less per year after paying for just a few basic expenses than 10 years ago.
Learn more at https://t.co/YY0ggEler5.
The facts about New Hampshire housing ๐
๐ Prices still near record highs
๐ Supply still way too low
๐ธ Nearly half of renters are cost-burdened
Even as price growth slows, housing costs keep rising faster than incomes.
Full analysis at https://t.co/vZILhtImtK.
#nhpolitics
๐ซ Who pays for public education in NH?
Because the state relies heavily on local property taxes, funding & tax rates vary widely between communities.
New episode:
โข How the system works
โข Why disparities persist
โข What HB 1800 would do
https://t.co/9eVNNl248k #NHPolitics