New Hampshire
| Publication | Category | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Data Snapshot: Migration Fuels Largest New Hampshire Population Gain in a Decade The population of New Hampshire grew by 7,800 between July of 2016 and July of 2017 to 1,343,000 according to new Census Bureau estimates. This is the largest population gain for the state since 2005 and 60 percent greater than last year, though it remains modest… |
Demography | Demography, Migration, New Hampshire |
| As Opioid Use Climbs, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rises in New Hampshire The opioid crisis besetting every region of the United States directly affects more than just those who use substances. For a pregnant woman, a consequence of substance use can be neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS)—withdrawal symptoms experienced by the newborn (see… |
Vulnerable Families Research Program | Drugs, Family, Health, New Hampshire, Substance Abuse |
| Challenge and Hope in the North Country Hit hard by the national decline in natural-resource and manufacturing jobs, North Country communities in northern New Hampshire and bordering areas of Maine and Vermont (Figure 1) continue to face challenges in restructuring their economies.1 A 2008 study classified… |
Community, Environment, and Climate Change, New Hampshire | Community, Economic Development, Migration, New Hampshire, Public Opinion, Rural, Unemployment |
| Data Snapshot: Poverty Estimates for New Hampshire Counties On October 20, 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau made available estimates of poverty and other indicators for 2016 for small geographic areas. In considering these data from the American Community Survey (ACS), it is important to pay close attention to the margins of… |
New Hampshire, Vulnerable Families Research Program | New Hampshire, Poverty |
| Transportation and Taxes As in the United States as a whole, New Hampshire’s transportation infrastructure is in serious need of upgrading and maintenance. Addressing the problem will require substantial public investment, which will in turn require public awareness of infrastructure… |
Community, Environment, and Climate Change, New Hampshire | Infrastructure, New Hampshire, Tax |
| The Zika Virus Threat Shocking images of infants with severe birth defects in Brazil introduced the world to the devastating effects of the Zika virus. This mosquito-borne illness spread rapidly across Latin America and into the United States. News stories highlighting locally transmitted… |
Community, Environment, and Climate Change, New Hampshire | Health, New Hampshire, Public Opinion, Trust |
| Teen Dating Violence in New Hampshire Dating Violence Among High School Teens Dating violence, defined as physical abuse (such as hitting) or sexual abuse (such as forcible sexual activity) that happens within the context of a current or former relationship, leads to a host of negative consequences,… |
New Hampshire, Vulnerable Families Research Program | Health, New Hampshire, Trust, Young Adults |
| Carsey Perspectives: New Hampshire's Electricity Future May 2017 update PointLogic Energy, a source for natural gas pipeline flow and capacity in the original report, has recently updated its models for calculating natural gas flow in the Tennessee Gas Pipeline in New England. This model update has resulted in significant… |
Community, Environment, and Climate Change, New Hampshire | Energy, Infrastructure, New Hampshire |
| Paid Family and Medical Leave in New Hampshire Life events such as an illness, the birth of a child, or a parent’s need for care require workers to take extended time away from their jobs. The aging of the New Hampshire population and the rise of women in the labor force mean that more workers in the state are… |
New Hampshire, Vulnerable Families Research Program | Employment, New Hampshire, Public Opinion |
| Over 80 Percent of New Hampshire Residents Support Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Paid family and medical leave helps workers manage their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take extended time away from work while receiving some wage replacement and without the threat of being fired. Yet, access to paid family and medical leave… |
New Hampshire, Vulnerable Families Research Program | Family, Health, Health Insurance, New Hampshire |
