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2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

July 9, 2024

Each year from January to June, the New Futures staff works diligently to advance policies that improve the health and w…

This Week at the State House (Week of 6/10/24)

June 10, 2024

The end of the legislative session is near and a few of New Futures’ priority bills are continuing on their path t…

New Hampshire Ranks 1st in Child Well-Being, but Absence Rates, Drop in Test Scores Indicate Concerning Trend

June 10, 2024

50-State Annie E. Casey Foundation Data Shows Academic Outcomes, Absences are Linked to Poverty, Trauma; Policymakers Mu…

This Week at the State House (Week of 6/3/24)

June 3, 2024

Last week, both the House and Senate met to vote on amended bills. Some bills were passed with amendments (concurred) an…

This Week at the State House (Week of 5/27/24)

May 28, 2024

Last week was an important one for the New Hampshire legislature - both the House and Senate met to cast final votes on…

What to Expect: Committee of Conference

May 23, 2024

To become a law, a bill must be passed in the same form by both the House and Senate before it is sent to the Governor.…

Advocacy in Action

Advocate spotlights, articles, and LTEs written by advocates.

Facing legislation that could reshape their lives, transgender teenagers became advocates in N.H.

June 5, 2024

Bills heading to Governor Chris Sununu’s desk could block transgender teenagers from the sports teams, locker room…

Advocate Spotlight: Heather Martin

May 30, 2024

Heather Martin is a tireless advocate for moms and families in New Hampshire and across the nation. As a medical assista…

Advocate Spotlight: Cora-Lynn Hoppe

April 6, 2024

Cora-Lynn Hoppe, Executive Director of Rochester Child Care Center, is a passionate advocate for child care, childhood,…

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Opinion pieces from New Futures policy staff and statewide health professionals.

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Jenn Hosmer: Child Care Scholarships for Employees Work

May 29, 2024

Jenn Hosmer is the executive director of Children's Center of the Upper Valley, a child care center founded in 1971 and…

Leanna Lorden: Invest in child care for NH families

May 9, 2024

At the White Birch Center, we experience the child care crisis every day. The bright red banner on top of our website re…

In marketing, difference between alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages should be crystal clear

March 6, 2024

About two years ago, when I was craving the taste of childhood, I found myself wandering the store with friends in searc…

What We're Reading

Articles about health and policy in New Hampshire.

After a year of ‘teeny tiny steps,' advocates aim for bigger child care fixes

June 11, 2024

Two years ago, the House speaker appointed a special committee to solve or at least mitigate the child care crisis in Ne…

NH ranks No. 1 in 'Kids Count' report

June 10, 2024

For the second consecutive year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has ranked New Hampshire as the top state in the nation…

‘Baby step' bill toward oversight of NH addiction treatment system fails

June 6, 2024

State lawmakers want to wait another year before taking on legislation that would provide more oversight of substance us…

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Updates from New Futures and News on the Issues We Care About

New Futures News & Updates

2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

This Week at the State House (Week of 6/10/24)

New Hampshire Ranks 1st in Child Well-Being, but Absence Rates, Drop in Test Scores Indicate Concerning Trend

This Week at the State House (Week of 6/3/24)

This Week at the State House (Week of 5/27/24)

What to Expect: Committee of Conference

Advocacy in Action

Facing legislation that could reshape their lives, transgender teenagers became advocates in N.H.

Advocate Spotlight: Heather Martin

Advocate Spotlight: Cora-Lynn Hoppe

Our Stance

Jenn Hosmer: Child Care Scholarships for Employees Work

Leanna Lorden: Invest in child care for NH families

In marketing, difference between alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages should be crystal clear

What We're Reading

After a year of ‘teeny tiny steps,' advocates aim for bigger child care fixes

NH ranks No. 1 in 'Kids Count' report

‘Baby step' bill toward oversight of NH addiction treatment system fails

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