The Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire is widely known for its research, policy education, and civic engagement work. The school publishes policy-relevant research briefs, offers four master's degree programs, and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue to address societal challenges.
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In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that New National Center for Health Statistics data for 2024 show a slight increase in annual births and the birth rate from 2023. Read the brief.
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Introducing the NH ECE Research Consortium Newsletter!
The New Hampshire Early Care and Education (NH ECE) Research Consortium newsletter shares updates and activities relevant to ECE research, including upcoming events, recent research publications, and networking opportunities. Interested in hearing the latest Consortium news? Sign up for the newsletter.
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Modest Population Gains Widespread in New Hampshire Counties
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that New Hampshire’s population reached 1,409,032 on July 1, 2024, an increase of 6,800 since July 2023, according to new Census Bureau estimates. Read the brief.
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Covid Mortality Diminished but Low Fertility Means Deaths Still Exceeded Births in More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Counties
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that only 3,606,000 babies were born in the United States between July 2023 and July 2024, according to new Census Bureau estimates. This is 43,000 fewer babies than the year before, which barely exceeds the 43-year low in 2020–2021. Read the brief.
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Reach and Utility of the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program
In the fifth primer of the Granite Guide to Early Childhood series, authors Harshita Sarup and Jess Carson describe the New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship Program after recent policy changes. Read the primer.
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Domestic Migrants and Dollars Flowed to New Hampshire During the Pandemic
In this brief, authors Kenneth Johnson and Tyrus Parker report that during the pandemic era from 2020 to 2022 New Hampshire gained both people and income from migration to the state. Read the brief.
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New England Is Gaining Population Due to Immigration
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that New England’s population gain of 123,000 (0.8 percent) between July 2023 and July 2024 was its largest in recent years, according to new Census Bureau estimates. Read the brief.
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High Child Care Costs Strain NH Family Budgets
In the fourth primer of the Granite Guide to Early Childhood series, authors Tyrus Parker and Jess Carson discuss the cost of child care in New Hampshire.
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Migration Continues to Sustain Population Gains in Rural America
In this brief, author Kenneth Johnson reports that rural America is now gaining population again after a decade of loss. Read the brief.
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2024 New Hampshire Civic Health Report
This report focuses on the civic health of New Hampshire from 2019 through 2024 using a specific set of indicators. The intent behind this report is that the data at the state level can be used to help both the state overall and local communities strengthen civic health. Read the Report.
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Announcing the Launch of the NH Early Care and Education Research Consortium
Learn about the NH Early Care and Education Research Consortium and check out these three publications released at the launch: Introduction to New Hampshire’s Child Care Sector, What Do New Hampshire Families Want For Child Care?, and Preschool Availability in New Hampshire Public Schools.
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Social, Civic, and Institutional Trust: Necessary Conditions for a Pluralistic Democracy
In this perspectives brief, author Bruce Mallory discusses how trust in social, civic, and institutional structures is a necessary ingredient for a healthy democratic society. Read the brief.
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Local Civic Health: A Guide to Building Community and Bridging Divides
This seven-part guide is designed to help people at the local level collect data to better understand what factors bring people together or push them apart. The information can help communities to thrive and strengthen democracy at the local level. Read the guide.
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Introducing the NH ECE Research Consortium Newsletter!
The New Hampshire Early Care and Education (NH ECE) Research Consortium, established by Carsey's Center for Social Policy in Practice in 2023, is a network of researchers and research users committed to strengthening the state's ECE landscape. The Consortium supports the coordination of NH ECE research activity, fosters research collaboration across sectors, and lends expertise to the creation and use of strong data infrastructure. The newsletter shares updates and activities relevant to ECE research, including upcoming events, recent research publications, and networking opportunities. Interested in hearing the latest Consortium news? Sign up for the newsletter.
The NH ECE Research Consortium is made possible through generous funding and partnership from the Couch Family Foundation.
Upcoming Events
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April245:30pm - 6:30pm, Designed for mid-career professionals, this flexible, online program equips leaders with the skills to drive sustainable change, foster economic resilience, and strengthen communities. Learn how the Executive MCD can help you take your impact to the next level.
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May712:00pm - 12:45pm, Join NH Listens for a 45-minute informative and interactive session aimed at sharing bite-sized tips and resources from our toolbox for community engagement and facilitation. This session on unpacking neutrality as a facilitator will provide an overview of concepts such as neutrality, multipartiality, tips for how to remain neutral without being passive, and more.
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May148:00am - 9:00am, How will the Trump administration's tariffs and commentary affect trade and tourism with Canada, New Hampshire's largest trading partner? Join Brian Gottlob, Principal at PolEcon and Director of New Hampshire's Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, to explore the history of New Hampshire-Canada economic activity and potential effects of a trade war on the Granite State's businesses. We will also hear from Timothy Egan about the New England-Canada Business Council and...
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