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New Futures Honors Advocates, Champions at 27th Annual Awards Celebration

October 25, 2024

CONCORD, N.H. – On Thursday, October 24, New Futures, New Hampshire’s leading health policy and advocacy org…

New Futures' Statement on Signing of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

July 19, 2024

On July 19, Gov. Chris Sununu signed three discriminatory, anti-LGBTQ+ bills into law. Once implemented, these laws will…

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…

Advocacy in Action

Advocate spotlights, articles, and LTEs written by advocates.

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…

Advocate Spotlight: Leanna Lorden

August 20, 2024

With over 15 years of experience in early and elementary education, Leanna Lorden is a passionate advocate for young chi…

Advocate Spotlight: Kristen Sheppard

July 23, 2024

Kristen Sheppard, a social worker and owner of Sheppard Behavioral Care & Consulting, LLC, has dedicated over 30 yea…

Our Stance

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.

Child care workers urge NH politicians to boost funding, even as state budget tightens

November 1, 2024

No matter who’s in control of the State House or governor’s office after Nov. 5, child care advocates who wo…

Creating a childcare village: Pembroke couple opens new center in Allenstown

October 7, 2024

When Maranda and Mike Donnelly of Pembroke sought childcare for their two kids, they struggled to find available spots n…

Taking care of the caregivers. New Medicare pilot project rethinks paying for dementia care

October 3, 2024

The five-year journey Ed Mezzanotte and his wife, Lorraine, traveled before she lost her life to Alzheimer’s disea…

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