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August 2010 on NH Public Radio - 08-13-2010
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Listen to Steve Norton on The Exchange speaking to Education Finance (http://www.nhpr.org/node/33529) , and on the State Budget.(http://www.nhpr.org/node/33534)

2011 State Budget Issues - 07-30-2010
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Dennis Delay's presentation before the July 30, 2010 meeting of the New Hampshire Association of School Business Officials

Deputy Director Job Description 2010 - 06-21-2010
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The Center is searching for Deputy Director. Submission of interest due by August 1, 2010.

Payment for Alcohol and Other Drug Related Services by New Hampshire’s Medicaid Program - 06-01-2010
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This work was commissioned by New Futures to explore the available data of alcohol and other drug related services paid for through the state’s Medicaid program. This report establishes a baseline of information so that policymakers and other stakeholders can understand the scope of services accessed by the Medicaid population with AOD issues. This understanding can help policymakers and advocates develop cost-effective strategies for services to treat these chronic and life-threatening conditions.

New Hampshire's Economic Outlook - May 2010 - 05-21-2010
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After the Great Recession, New Hampshire is “stumbling towards the light” but still at a faster pace than either the regional or national average. New Hampshire’s job base declined by about 4.5%, but has recovered somewhat – as of March 2010 New Hampshire has 3% fewer jobs than in December 2007.

Analyzing the Impact of Expanded Gambling on New Hampshire - 05-20-2010
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In the summer of 2009, Governor John Lynch established the New Hampshire Gaming Study Commission. The Commission was tasked with undertaking a “thorough and comprehensive review of various models for expanded gaming” in New Hampshire.

The Commission retained the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies to conduct technical research and analysis for its review. Our first report, A Brief Report on Gambling in New Hampshire, was published in December, 2009. In this second report, the Center documents the development of a series of inter-related models that analyze the impacts of expanded gambling in New Hampshire.

The Commission requested that we develop a model that supports a “prudent calculation” of the costs and benefits of expanded gambling. Any models were to be based on an understanding of the variation in geography, size and type of expansion, and its impact on state revenues, substitution, economic development, crime, and any offsetting expenditures associated with the social or behavioral implications of expanded gambling.

Our models are based on balanced assumptions about the amount of capital investment, the size and type of facility, facility location, population and income levels, and the potential action of other states (i.e. Massachusetts) to produce a series of estimates of the revenues to the state, economic development implications, and the financial costs of social impacts associated with gambling.

Correcting Longtime Myths about New Hampshire - 04-19-2010
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Steve Norton’s April 11, 2010 appearance on WMUR’s "New Hampshire's Business" in which he talks about 5 myths of NH. Here are the set of powerpoint slides used in that segment. Link at: http://bit.ly/aURVli

New Hampshire Town Historic Spending and Revenue; 2001-2008 - 02-16-2010
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New Hampshire Town Finance Detail, 2001 to 2008 : Behind the Numbers

Excel Spreadsheet and Dataset [This detailed look at town finances for the years 2001 and 2008 was developed in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio for the 2010 Town Meeting website. For each town we show municipal appropriations by major category (general government, police, fire, highways, local schools, etc.) and major sources of revenue, including property taxes, licensing fees and receipts, and state and Federal contributions to the municipality. We have included a column showing appropriations and revenue per person, adjusted for inflation.]

Dental Services and Workforce in New Hampshire - 01-12-2010
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This paper provides an overview of the currently available data on access to dental services and the availability of dental providers across the state. This report will also review, to the extent possible, the implications of workforce on those with Medicaid coverage and the uninsured and will raise questions regarding whether the current dental workforce providing care for this population is sufficient to meet the state’s needs.

The Continuing Budget Conversation - 01-12-2010
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Steve Norton's presentation to the House Finance, Public Works and Highways, and Ways and Means Committees. January 12, 2010.

A Brief Report on Gambling in New Hampshire - 12-21-2009
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In summer of 2009, Governor John Lynch established the New Hampshire Gaming Study Commission. The Gaming Study Commission was tasked with undertaking a “thorough and comprehensive review of various models for expanded gaming” in New Hampshire. This analysis was to include an assessment of the current status of gambling in New Hampshire, a review of various models of expanded gambling, and a review of the revenue generation capacity, community impacts (including social and economic implications), and regulatory needs of such a change.

Sharing the Common Burden: New Hampshire and Public Services - 12-21-2009
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This paper combines information on appropriations and revenues at the four levels of government in New Hampshire – state, county, town and local education – and is designed to give a comprehensive picture of public services in the state, a profile of where the burden of funding these services lies, and how it is changing over time.

New Hampshire's Economic Outlook; November 2009 - 11-11-2009
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While it’s likely the recession is technically over, for many it doesn’t feel that way and won’t until unemployment stops climbing and job growth returns. And that is at least a year away.

What is New Hampshire? 2009 Edition - 09-08-2009
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The question “What is New Hampshire?” has never been more timely than it is right now. Every state across the country has experienced significant economic change, and with it has come serious impacts on the status quo. The face of New Hampshire is changing considerably, the implications of which are not well understood. Whether looking at demographics, the underlying state economy, the state budget, or politics and place, New Hampshire is a state in flux. Critical policy questions are raised by these changes.

Measuring the Health of the Healthcare System: New Hampshire's Healthcare Dashboard 2009 - 08-20-2009
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The 2009 update to our popular healthcare policy tool, challenging the perception that NH is one of the healthiest states in the nation.

NHCPPS in the news:

One tenth of one percent separates Lynch-Stephen - 08-17-2010
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New Hampshire Economy Poised For Recovery in 2010