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New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute looks at poverty and food insecurity,  state revenues

State Revenues Slip Behind Expectations in March Ahead of Key April Tax Returns: State revenues collected during March fell short of the amount planned to fund the State Budget, reducing the current revenue surplus in two key funds and making the upcoming April tax returns more critical for understanding the trajectory of State tax collections.

Poverty and food insecurity rebounding after expiration of federal aid: With nearly 100,000 New Hampshire residents living in poverty, or approximately 1 out of every 14 in the state, recent inflation and the end of federal assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting the ability of many Granite Staters to afford basic necessities, including food. For individuals and families with very low incomes, poverty and food insecurity are interrelated challenges that threaten long-term well-being, particularly for children.

Poverty and Food Insecurity in New Hampshire During and Following the COVID-19 Crisis: Poverty and food insecurity are interrelated challenges for many individuals and families in New Hampshire. Research suggests a strong relationship between poverty and food insecurity, both of which rose following the Great Recession of 2007-2009 nationally and in New Hampshire. The COVID-19 pandemic also significantly increased the risk that more people would face poverty and food insecurity. However, the federal policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced poverty and food insecurity, nationwide and in the Granite State. Early data suggests the expiration of key policies in response to the pandemic has led to a rebound in both of these hardships

New GSNC Stories

Low-emission vehicles in N.H.

New Hampshire lags behind other states in dealing with greenhouse gases from vehicles: Emissions from motor vehicles are the single largest source of greenhouse emissions in New Hampshire, according to the 2024 Priority Climate Action Plan. Learn more about NH’s history with low-emission vehicle standards.

Skiing in heat

Dartmouth junior shines: Beatrice Burack's skiing series captivates New Hampshire: Beatrice Burack, a junior at Dartmouth College, wrote a five-part series about skiing in New Hampshire, from how it was once the capital of alpine skiing in North America to the present state of skiing in low-snow winters as well as a peek into what the future might bring. Learn more about skiing and climate change

Rights for the accused

Do NH colleges and universities need a due process law?: Many of the debates around campus sexual assault in New Hampshire have focused on protecting victims and punishing perpetrators, but state Rep. Bob Lynn (R-Windham) is concerned about the rights of the accused. Learn more about the New Hampshire House of Representatives debate on a bill that would require detailed due process rights for students, faculty, and student organizations accused of misconduct at public colleges and universities.

Pockets of growth

Success stories emerge as New Hampshire communities innovate housing crisis solutions: Judi Currie discusses New Hampshire's housing landscape with Nick Taylor, executive director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, Rob Taylor, land use and community development administrator for the town of Enfield, and Donna Benton, director of planning and community development in Dover.

My name is Caitlin Agnew, and as a freelance Assistant Editor at GSNC my mission is clear: to foster enhanced communication between us. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns my email is always open caitlin.agnew@collaborativenh.org

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