New Hampshire’s lack of income and sales tax comes at a cost, reflected in high property taxes and unstable business tax revenues. A flat-rate income tax with substantial exemptions could alleviate property tax burdens, ensure adequate school funding, and stabilize state finances, while maintaining legal compliance and progressivity through credits.
New Hampshire faces a severe housing shortage, requiring about 23,670 units immediately and nearly 90,000 by 2040. A proposed State Housing Development Bank aims to provide low-cost financing for affordable housing projects, addressing capital gaps that hinder construction. This approach seeks to leverage successful models from neighboring states for effective solutions.
New Hampshire faces a severe homelessness crisis, with a 52% increase in the homeless population from 2022 to 2023. The current system’s “treatment first” approach creates barriers to housing access. Implementing a statewide Housing First policy is proposed to provide immediate, stable housing, improve outcomes, and reduce public costs by avoiding the cycle of homelessness.
This report proposes a baby-bonds/children’s savings account program for New Hampshire to address wealth inequality and provide every child with a financial head-start. It outlines objectives, program design, funding strategies, and potential impacts on children’s education and asset-building, aiming to stimulate economic growth and equity.
The policy playbook outlines a strategy for New Hampshire to adapt to a changing work landscape due to AI and automation. It proposes educational reforms, skills credits, and job creation initiatives aimed at fostering resilience, equity, and diverse employment options while ensuring that residents can thrive in the evolving economy.
By Granite State Report The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant sci-fi scenario: it’s here, and even in our beloved Granite State, the shifts are real, rapid, and rife with opportunity and complexity. In this deep dive, I chart where New Hampshire stands today in the AI…
The Granite State Futures report outlines key policy innovations for New Hampshire from 2025 to 2035, targeting critical issues like housing shortages, childcare affordability, energy costs, and public health. Recommendations include legalizing accessory dwelling units, reforming childcare subsidies, modernizing energy grids, improving broadband access, and enhancing harm reduction strategies amid rising opioid challenges.