Amid budget concerns and debates over the validity of guidance from the federal government, the New Hampshire Senate voted Thursday to table a bill that would have state officials seek additional clarification about federal funding for the child care workforce grant.  House Bill 1566 would direct the state Department of Health and Human Services to […]

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Trace One just released new data showing Americans are continuing to drink less alcohol, with just 51.1% of adults reporting alcohol use—down from a peak of 56.7% just ten years prior. At the same time, interest in non-alcoholic beverages like NA beer and mocktails continues to surge, pointing to a broader shift in consumer habits and health awareness. The study uses data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to rank states based on the gap between their peak alcohol consumption and their current alcohol consumption.

(The Center Square) — New Hampshire is known for its resistance to taxes, but the state's Republican leaders want to enshrine that dictum with a constitutional amendment to outlaw income taxes. 

It’s been a reality evident to homeowners for decades: New Hampshire public services are overwhelmingly driven by property taxes. Now, a new analysis by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute has quantified that dependency.  In 2022, New Hampshire cities and towns relied on property taxes for 61% of their total revenues, the highest proportion of […]