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New Hampshire Has IssuesEven More (well, less…) Fun in State Budget Funding with Phil Sletten (part 2)In Part 1, Liz and Phil Sletten (NH Fiscal Policy Institute) talked about the intentional cuts lawmakers made when it comes to revenues - and now, in part 2, they cover the choices New Hampshire lawmakers made in how money will (and will not) be spent.Links:Committee of Conference Budget Nearly Matches Senate Version on Spending, Trims Retirement and University System Appropriations (NHFPI)NHFPI’s Budget landing pageNHFPI’s “Uncharted” PodcastWho is Experiencing Poverty in the Granite State? (NHFPI)YDC Abuse Victims Say Ayotte Breaking Settlement Agreement (InDepth NH)Business Tax Rate Reductions Led to Between...2025-07-2934 minNew Hampshire Has IssuesPutting the Fun (yes, fun!) in State Budget Funding with Phil Sletten (part 1)Is everyone talking about the New Hampshire state budget? Well, if they aren't, they should be, as the budget impacts literally everyone in New Hampshire.In this part 1 episode, Liz and Phil Sletten (Research Director at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute) talk about what the heck a state budget is, how it is similar to - and very different from - a household budget, and how state revenues have decreased due to choices by lawmakers (not magic).Liz asks Phil whether he's a robot and Phil asks Liz to show their work in a...2025-07-2243 min
NH Secrets Legends and LoreThe Economic Impacts of Public Investment vs. Tax Cuts Michael Kitch & Garry RaynoGarry Rayno and Michael Kitch have been keen observers of public policy in NH for several generations, and especially the impacts of policies on the economy. Garry has been a lifelong journalist in New Hampshire and Michael began his NH career as a journalist, specializing in business issues, and served in the early 90s as the State Senate Policy specialist on the budget and economic policy. In this podcast we discuss a recent study from Phil Sletten of the New Hampshire Policy Institute on the value and impact of public expenditures and tax reductions highlighted by Garry in an...2023-10-0856 min
BizcastNHEpisode 92 - A NH Budget & Policy Update with NHFPIWe're welcoming back Phil Sletten, Research Director with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, for an update on and highlights of the most recent NH state budget. Phil first joined us in February with some predictions and insight - and we'll now see how everything has played out. Check out more about the state budget and other featured topics by NHFPI
This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
2023-09-1837 minBizcastNHEpisode 92 - A NH Budget & Policy Update with NHFPIWe're welcoming back Phil Sletten, Research Director with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, for an update on and highlights of the most recent NH state budget. Phil first joined us in February with some predictions and insight - and we'll now see how everything has played out. Check out more about the state budget and other featured topics by NHFPI
This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton
2023-09-1837 min
The New England TakeThe 6 reasons why conservatives might be wrong on state business tax in New HampshireResearch Director Phil Sletten of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute breaks down their recent report on state business tax rate reductions and responds to right wing concerns. Read the report at https://nhfpi.org/resource/state-business-tax-rate-reductions-led-to-between-496-million-and-729-million-less-for-public-services/
Read NH Journal's article on the report: https://nhjournal.com/critics-pan-new-report-claiming-tax-cuts-cost-nh-as-revenues-rises/
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy article referenced: https://jbartlett.org/2023/07/revenues-end-year-half-billion-over-budget-as-unemployment-hits-record-low/
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Get the podcast version of the show early! Find the podcast links at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2023-08-0827 minThe New England TakeOh god, the New Hampshire State Budget, what does it mean?New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute's Phil Sletten discusses what on earth the budget process is, what are some big takeaways, and promote their webinar series diving into the details. More from them at https://nhfpi.org
https://thenewenglandtake.com2023-04-1209 min
Down To BusinessEpisode 117: Worsening Shortage in Housing with Phil SlettenPhil Sletten, senior policy analyst for the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, speaks on the worsening housing shortage in NH, and reviews new data that shows how renters and homeowners are enduring cost burdens. 2022-06-0225 min