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Breaking Down the Medicaid Changes in H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act)

July 18, 2025

On July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1 (known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act), which will cut federal Medi…

2025 Legislative Wrap-Up

July 17, 2025

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 June 30, 2025

June 30, 2025

Last week, the New Hampshire House and Senate concluded the 2025 legislative session and cast final votes on bills, incl…

Governor Ayotte Signs State Budget: Another Missed Opportunity to Put People First

June 27, 2025

CONCORD, N.H.-- Earlier today, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1 and HB 2, New Hampshire’s state budget bills, int…

This Week at the State House: Week of June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

We are nearing the end of the 2025 legislative session! The House and Senate will meet this Thursday, June 26, to cast y…

Committee of Conference Budget Represents Missed Opportunities to Put People First

June 20, 2025

CONCORD, N.H.—Yesterday, the joint Committee of Conference assigned to work through differences on the New Hampshi…

Advocacy in Action

Advocate spotlights, articles, and LTEs written by advocates.

Advocate Spotlight: Dr. Amy Watson

May 5, 2025

Dr. Amy Watson is an advocate for children's health and safety in New Hampshire. As a dedicated pediatrician, Dr. Watson…

Advocate Spotlight: Adam Moulton

March 25, 2025

Adam Moulton is a dedicated advocate for recovery housing, with a particular focus on mental health and substance use. A…

Advocate Spotlight: Alex Brown, PhD

October 21, 2024

Alex Brown, PhD, has been a long-time advocate for health care access and civil liberty protections in New Hampshire. As…

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Judith Jones, Jo Porter, & Louis Esposito: Prohibition to Programs in Budget Bill Risks Harm to Granite Staters

June 5, 2025

State leaders are limiting the ability to meet the differing needs of Granite Staters. By inserting sections 451 and 452…

Karen Hatch: NH can do better with Alzheimer's respite funds for caregivers

May 27, 2025

When most people think of Alzheimer's disease, they picture an older person slowly losing their memory. They don't envis…

Trina Ingelfinger, Esq: New Hampshire is facing many child care challenges. Red tape doesn't have to be one of them.

April 15, 2025

Child care in New Hampshire has become increasingly unaffordable for working families, creating a challenge that affects…

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Articles about health and policy in New Hampshire.

Healthcare Leaders Outline Ripple Effect From Medicaid, Other Funding Cuts

May 6, 2025

LITTLETON — As nearly $1 trillion in possible federal Medicaid cuts loom, along with proposals to reduce state Med…

NHPR: Money set aside to help NH's opioid crisis could be steered elsewhere in the state budget

April 23, 2025

New Hampshire lawmakers have proposed diverting millions of dollars meant to address opioid addiction to help close the…

‘Am I going to give birth on the side of the road?' In rural N.H., hospital closures lead to ‘maternity deserts.'

April 19, 2025

Since 2002, nearly half of New Hampshire hospitals have closed their labor and delivery units, forcing some women in lab…

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