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The cost of living in NH is skyrocketing.
Over the last 10 years mortgage costs for a median single family home have doubled, families are left with $17,000 less annually, health care deductibles have increased, and costs for essential household items have grown.
Read more from the NHFPI:
Over the last 10 years mortgage costs for a median single family home have doubled, families are left with $17,000 less annually, health care deductibles have increased, and costs for essential household items have grown.
Read more from the NHFPI:
Affordability Eroded: Changes to the Cost of Living in New Hampshire - New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute
The typical New Hampshire family has lost major ground over the past decade, as the cost of basic necessities has risen far faster than household incomes.
nhfpi.org
October 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The cost of living in NH is skyrocketing.
Over the last 10 years mortgage costs for a median single family home have doubled, families are left with $17,000 less annually, health care deductibles have increased, and costs for essential household items have grown.
Read more from the NHFPI:
Over the last 10 years mortgage costs for a median single family home have doubled, families are left with $17,000 less annually, health care deductibles have increased, and costs for essential household items have grown.
Read more from the NHFPI:
Last week, state minority leaders Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, D-Portsmouth, and Rep. Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, toured Twin River Children’s Center, a nonprofit daycare that just last January was on the brink of collapse.
Read more on the state of child care in New Hampshire here:
Read more on the state of child care in New Hampshire here:
West Lebanon child care center faces challenges - Valley News
Twin River Children's Center in West Lebanon faces challenges in staffing and funding. State support and subsidies are crucial for survival.
vnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Last week, state minority leaders Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, D-Portsmouth, and Rep. Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, toured Twin River Children’s Center, a nonprofit daycare that just last January was on the brink of collapse.
Read more on the state of child care in New Hampshire here:
Read more on the state of child care in New Hampshire here:
Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte headed to Canada on a four day trade mission.
However, this trip seemingly served as a continuation of Ayotte’s inability to acknowledge the severity and harm of Trump’s tariffs on NH, continuing a documented pattern of inaction. Let’s take a look:
However, this trip seemingly served as a continuation of Ayotte’s inability to acknowledge the severity and harm of Trump’s tariffs on NH, continuing a documented pattern of inaction. Let’s take a look:
On Tariffs, Granite Staters Deserve Results, Not Stunts
Last week, as Granite State consumers and small businesses continue to grapple with rising prices and economic instability caused by President Trump’s tariffs, Governor Kelly Ayotte headed to Canada o...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Last week, Governor Kelly Ayotte headed to Canada on a four day trade mission.
However, this trip seemingly served as a continuation of Ayotte’s inability to acknowledge the severity and harm of Trump’s tariffs on NH, continuing a documented pattern of inaction. Let’s take a look:
However, this trip seemingly served as a continuation of Ayotte’s inability to acknowledge the severity and harm of Trump’s tariffs on NH, continuing a documented pattern of inaction. Let’s take a look:
Kelly Ayotte’s PUC has approved a request from Eversource that causes NH ratepayers to face the highest “basic” electric rates in the nation.
By refusing to stand up against corporations for working families, Republican lawmakers are driving up costs for NH families. Let’s take a look:
By refusing to stand up against corporations for working families, Republican lawmakers are driving up costs for NH families. Let’s take a look:
Ayotte Inaction Leading to Higher Energy Costs
Here in New Hampshire, hardworking Granite Staters keep our state running. But Republicans in Concord are once again acting against working families’ best interests.Governor Kelly Ayotte’s Public Util...
www.amplifynh.org
September 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Kelly Ayotte’s PUC has approved a request from Eversource that causes NH ratepayers to face the highest “basic” electric rates in the nation.
By refusing to stand up against corporations for working families, Republican lawmakers are driving up costs for NH families. Let’s take a look:
By refusing to stand up against corporations for working families, Republican lawmakers are driving up costs for NH families. Let’s take a look:
As students across NH are heading back to school, the quality of public education in New Hampshire continues to be at risk.
A new ruling has once again determined that the state is underfunding public education systems here in NH. Let’s take a look at how the state is falling short:
A new ruling has once again determined that the state is underfunding public education systems here in NH. Let’s take a look at how the state is falling short:
Underfunding and Undermining Our Public Schools
As we approach the end of summer, students across New Hampshire are preparing to head back to school. However, the quality of public education in New Hampshire continues to be at risk, as a new ruling...
www.amplifynh.org
August 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
As students across NH are heading back to school, the quality of public education in New Hampshire continues to be at risk.
A new ruling has once again determined that the state is underfunding public education systems here in NH. Let’s take a look at how the state is falling short:
A new ruling has once again determined that the state is underfunding public education systems here in NH. Let’s take a look at how the state is falling short:
NH’s lack of investment in higher education institutions have left college students grappling with higher tuition costs and fees, as funding gaps also limit access to campus resources.
NH’s status as last in the nation for state aid for higher education is poised to have devastating consequences:
NH’s status as last in the nation for state aid for higher education is poised to have devastating consequences:
Last in the Nation: NH’s Failure to Invest in Higher Education
This month, college students across the country are preparing to return to campus. However, thanks to the state’s lack of investment in higher education institutions, many college students in New Hamp...
www.amplifynh.org
August 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
NH’s lack of investment in higher education institutions have left college students grappling with higher tuition costs and fees, as funding gaps also limit access to campus resources.
NH’s status as last in the nation for state aid for higher education is poised to have devastating consequences:
NH’s status as last in the nation for state aid for higher education is poised to have devastating consequences:
Late last week, Kelly Ayotte signed SB 287 into law, proving once again that she values her party’s political power over the rights of vulnerable Granite Staters.
This bill, once enacted, will add major hurdles to absentee voting. Let’s take a look at what this means for Granite State voters:
This bill, once enacted, will add major hurdles to absentee voting. Let’s take a look at what this means for Granite State voters:
Voting By Absentee Just Got More Difficult
Late last week, Kelly Ayotte signed SB 287 into law, proving once again that she values her party’s political power over the rights of vulnerable Granite Staters, specifically seniors, members of the ...
www.amplifynh.org
August 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Late last week, Kelly Ayotte signed SB 287 into law, proving once again that she values her party’s political power over the rights of vulnerable Granite Staters.
This bill, once enacted, will add major hurdles to absentee voting. Let’s take a look at what this means for Granite State voters:
This bill, once enacted, will add major hurdles to absentee voting. Let’s take a look at what this means for Granite State voters:
Today, July 30th, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.
Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grappling with whether or not they’ll still have access to the health care they need. Read more:
Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grappling with whether or not they’ll still have access to the health care they need. Read more:
Where do we stand? The 60th Anniversary of Medicaid
This Wednesday, July 30th, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grapplin...
www.amplifynh.org
July 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today, July 30th, marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.
Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grappling with whether or not they’ll still have access to the health care they need. Read more:
Instead of celebrating a momentous milestone, many Granite Staters, as well as millions across the country, are grappling with whether or not they’ll still have access to the health care they need. Read more:
SB287 could cost military voters, seniors, veterans, disabled voters, and other Granite Staters their right to vote. Governor Ayotte, must veto this bill and protect the right to vote for all Granite Staters!
#NHPolitics #StopSB287
#NHPolitics #StopSB287
July 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
SB287 could cost military voters, seniors, veterans, disabled voters, and other Granite Staters their right to vote. Governor Ayotte, must veto this bill and protect the right to vote for all Granite Staters!
#NHPolitics #StopSB287
#NHPolitics #StopSB287
As the cost of living increases, our state’s housing crisis continues to put a strain on New Hampshire communities.
Let’s take a look at the status of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, as well as some recent action to try and lessen its burden on working class families:
Let’s take a look at the status of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, as well as some recent action to try and lessen its burden on working class families:
Sky High Housing Costs for Granite Staters
In the wake of Republicans in Concord passing a state budget that will raise costs on Granite Staters, it’s clear that Republicans couldn’t care less about recognizing the stresses of higher costs on ...
www.amplifynh.org
July 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
As the cost of living increases, our state’s housing crisis continues to put a strain on New Hampshire communities.
Let’s take a look at the status of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, as well as some recent action to try and lessen its burden on working class families:
Let’s take a look at the status of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, as well as some recent action to try and lessen its burden on working class families:
Last week, the NH Supreme Court ruled that the state has been severely underfunding its public schools, not meeting its constitutional obligation to provide for an adequate education.
Let’s take a look at what this ruling will mean for New Hampshire public schools:
#NHPolitics
Let’s take a look at what this ruling will mean for New Hampshire public schools:
#NHPolitics
NH Supreme Court Recognizes State’s Failure to Invest in Our Kids
Long after New Hampshire educators and activists sounded the alarm about the state’s inadequate support of our state’s public education system, the New Hampshire Supreme Court has spoken out in agreem...
www.amplifynh.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Last week, the NH Supreme Court ruled that the state has been severely underfunding its public schools, not meeting its constitutional obligation to provide for an adequate education.
Let’s take a look at what this ruling will mean for New Hampshire public schools:
#NHPolitics
Let’s take a look at what this ruling will mean for New Hampshire public schools:
#NHPolitics
Not two weeks before Governor Ayotte signed one of the most destructive state budget’s in NH history she promised that she would not sign a budget that did not serve ALL of New Hampshire. Last Friday she eagerly went back on that promise.
#NHPolitics
#NHPolitics
July 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Not two weeks before Governor Ayotte signed one of the most destructive state budget’s in NH history she promised that she would not sign a budget that did not serve ALL of New Hampshire. Last Friday she eagerly went back on that promise.
#NHPolitics
#NHPolitics
What does the new state budget mean for New Hampshire? Higher prices, lower funding for much needed programs, and less money in the pockets of hard working Granite Staters.
This budget was built to benefit the wealthy and well connected, not New Hampshire’s families.
#NHPolitics
This budget was built to benefit the wealthy and well connected, not New Hampshire’s families.
#NHPolitics
July 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What does the new state budget mean for New Hampshire? Higher prices, lower funding for much needed programs, and less money in the pockets of hard working Granite Staters.
This budget was built to benefit the wealthy and well connected, not New Hampshire’s families.
#NHPolitics
This budget was built to benefit the wealthy and well connected, not New Hampshire’s families.
#NHPolitics
Working families are being priced out of their homes and instead of working for Granite Staters our politicians keep making excuses
NH needs real solutions & a state budget that prioritizes working families over the rich & well-connected www.fightforourfuturenh.org
#FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
NH needs real solutions & a state budget that prioritizes working families over the rich & well-connected www.fightforourfuturenh.org
#FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
June 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Working families are being priced out of their homes and instead of working for Granite Staters our politicians keep making excuses
NH needs real solutions & a state budget that prioritizes working families over the rich & well-connected www.fightforourfuturenh.org
#FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
NH needs real solutions & a state budget that prioritizes working families over the rich & well-connected www.fightforourfuturenh.org
#FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
Granite Staters are being crushed under the weight of rising costs while State House Reps. hand out favors to the rich and well-connected.
Granite Staters fed up with the lack of action are at the State House to tell our state leaders that NH deserves better! #FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
Granite Staters fed up with the lack of action are at the State House to tell our state leaders that NH deserves better! #FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
June 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Granite Staters are being crushed under the weight of rising costs while State House Reps. hand out favors to the rich and well-connected.
Granite Staters fed up with the lack of action are at the State House to tell our state leaders that NH deserves better! #FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
Granite Staters fed up with the lack of action are at the State House to tell our state leaders that NH deserves better! #FightForOurFutureNH #NHPolitics
Last week, Republican state lawmakers finalized their state budget proposal, opting to continue their pattern of unnecessary spending cuts to critical resources.
Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the latest version of the budget, and how it stands to impact Granite Staters:
Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the latest version of the budget, and how it stands to impact Granite Staters:
Hold Ayotte and State House Republicans Accountable for Bad Budget
Last week, Republican state lawmakers finalized their state budget proposal and it remains clear that this budget fails hardworking Granite Staters. Instead of securing essential resources for New Ham...
www.amplifynh.org
June 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last week, Republican state lawmakers finalized their state budget proposal, opting to continue their pattern of unnecessary spending cuts to critical resources.
Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the latest version of the budget, and how it stands to impact Granite Staters:
Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the latest version of the budget, and how it stands to impact Granite Staters:
Next Tuesday, June 24, at 5:00 PM, Granite Staters will come together in front of the NH State House to demand more than broken promises and rising bills from our elected officials.
We hope you’ll join us at the event:
We hope you’ll join us at the event:
Fight for Our Future on Tuesday, June 24th!
As we’ve discussed in our newsletters all year, hardworking Granite Staters are being crushed under the weight of rising costs while those in power at the State House have done nothing to help. The co...
www.amplifynh.org
June 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Next Tuesday, June 24, at 5:00 PM, Granite Staters will come together in front of the NH State House to demand more than broken promises and rising bills from our elected officials.
We hope you’ll join us at the event:
We hope you’ll join us at the event:
“Hundreds of NH young adults will soon be in limbo after the federal government announced it's suspending operations at Job Corps facilities across the country,”
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Job Corps operations will result in lost jobs and less opportunity for Granite Staters:
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Job Corps operations will result in lost jobs and less opportunity for Granite Staters:
Department of Labor plans to suspend Job Corps operations
Hundreds of New Hampshire young adults will soon be in limbo after the federal government announced it's suspending operations at Job Corps facilities across the country, saying there are major issues...
www.wmur.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“Hundreds of NH young adults will soon be in limbo after the federal government announced it's suspending operations at Job Corps facilities across the country,”
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Job Corps operations will result in lost jobs and less opportunity for Granite Staters:
The Trump administration’s decision to suspend Job Corps operations will result in lost jobs and less opportunity for Granite Staters:
Despite consistent campaign promises of “no new taxes and fees,” Republican lawmakers in Concord are currently looking to raise costs on Granite Staters in their budget proposal.
Take a look at what costs may soon increase:
Take a look at what costs may soon increase:
With business tax projections down, lawmakers look to raising fees • New Hampshire Bulletin
For years, Republican lawmakers have applied a guarantee to each budget they have passed: “no new taxes and fees.” This year they’re reconsidering the second part.
newhampshirebulletin.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Despite consistent campaign promises of “no new taxes and fees,” Republican lawmakers in Concord are currently looking to raise costs on Granite Staters in their budget proposal.
Take a look at what costs may soon increase:
Take a look at what costs may soon increase:
Rather than addressing the challenges working families in NH deal with every day, Republicans at the State House are attacking voting rights for vulnerable Granite Staters.
Let’s take a look at what’s at stake for Granite State voters if SB 287 were to be signed into law:
Let’s take a look at what’s at stake for Granite State voters if SB 287 were to be signed into law:
State House GOP Prioritize Attacking Secure Voting Process
Republican lawmakers in Concord are at it again: rather than prioritizing reducing the cost of living and addressing the challenges working families in New Hampshire deal with every day, Republicans a...
www.amplifynh.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rather than addressing the challenges working families in NH deal with every day, Republicans at the State House are attacking voting rights for vulnerable Granite Staters.
Let’s take a look at what’s at stake for Granite State voters if SB 287 were to be signed into law:
Let’s take a look at what’s at stake for Granite State voters if SB 287 were to be signed into law:
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
NH Senate Republicans Poised to Increase Costs for Granite Staters
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget and much like their counterparts did in the NH House, the NH Senate Republican budget is set to raise costs on hardworking Gran...
www.amplifynh.org
June 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
NH Senate Republicans Poised to Increase Costs for Granite Staters
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget and much like their counterparts did in the NH House, the NH Senate Republican budget is set to raise costs on hardworking Gran...
www.amplifynh.org
June 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This week, the NH Senate will finalize their version of the state budget, which is set to raise costs on hardworking Granite Staters and provide fewer solutions to the challenges New Hampshire faces.
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
Let’s take a look at what’s in store for Granite Staters if this budget passes:
Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that guts Medicaid to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires, proving Republicans are happy to let hardworking Americans pay the price for their political interests.
Let’s take a look at how this impacts Granite Staters:
Let’s take a look at how this impacts Granite Staters:
“One Big Bill” for Granite Staters to Pay
Last week, in a session spanning all night, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that guts Medicaid to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires. This serves as just another exa...
www.amplifynh.org
May 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Last week, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that guts Medicaid to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires, proving Republicans are happy to let hardworking Americans pay the price for their political interests.
Let’s take a look at how this impacts Granite Staters:
Let’s take a look at how this impacts Granite Staters:
As New Hampshire is in the midst of ongoing state budget debates, Kelly Ayotte is preoccupied with her own political interests.
Read more about the Governor’s office’s request for $100,000 to be placed back into its budget as families across the state face potentially devastating cuts:
Read more about the Governor’s office’s request for $100,000 to be placed back into its budget as families across the state face potentially devastating cuts:
Senate Finance Rejects Governor’s Office Request To Restore $100,000 To Its Budget
The Department of Corrections will go without a secretary and a request to restore $100,000 in the governor's budget was rejected as the Senate Finance Committee gets to work this week on recommendati...
indepthnh.org
May 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As New Hampshire is in the midst of ongoing state budget debates, Kelly Ayotte is preoccupied with her own political interests.
Read more about the Governor’s office’s request for $100,000 to be placed back into its budget as families across the state face potentially devastating cuts:
Read more about the Governor’s office’s request for $100,000 to be placed back into its budget as families across the state face potentially devastating cuts:
“There’s no way the charitable food system is going to be able to pick up the slack,” said Laura Milliken, executive director of New Hampshire Hunger Solutions.
Read more about how federal spending cuts will impact states like NH, where about 10 percent of Granite Staters are food insecure:
Read more about how federal spending cuts will impact states like NH, where about 10 percent of Granite Staters are food insecure:
Amid Trump administration cuts, hunger is rising as charities struggle to keep up - The Boston Globe
While private philanthropy can address emergency food needs, it isn’t designed to lift people out of poverty and solve hunger, the executive director of New Hampshire Hunger Solutions said.
www.bostonglobe.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“There’s no way the charitable food system is going to be able to pick up the slack,” said Laura Milliken, executive director of New Hampshire Hunger Solutions.
Read more about how federal spending cuts will impact states like NH, where about 10 percent of Granite Staters are food insecure:
Read more about how federal spending cuts will impact states like NH, where about 10 percent of Granite Staters are food insecure: