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A federal judge will announce a ruling on whether a New Hampshire program for independent at-home care for elderly and disabled people meets the criteria for protection under federal law. If the ruling goes against the NH Dept. Of Health, the program could face more issues.
Democrats have fought to prioritize public education while Republicans double down on efforts for school choice. Many pathways for educational reform have been blocked on both sides, with some efforts facing veto threats. School vouchers are set to continue under EFAs.
A new NHFPI analysis finds that affordability challenges, including housing costs that now require a $158,000 income, childcare costs nearing $30,000 a year, and the nation's lowest state investment in higher education, are driving young people out of New Hampshire and threatens the state's ability to retain its next generation of workers and families.