The LATEST from NH
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- Economic Mobility Project
Economic Mobility of the States
Economic Mobility of the States is a new interactive tool that captures the findings of the first analysis of Americans’ economic mobility—their movement up and down the earnings ladder—at the state level, including data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Users can click the map to see where in the country Americans are most likely to move up rather than down, and where they are most likely to move down rather than up. more
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- Press Release
- Economic Mobility Project
Pew Finds States in Mideast & New England Have Better Economic Mobility Than National Average; States in South Have Worse
Economic Mobility of the States, released today by Pew’s Economic Mobility Project, is the first time research has identified where in the country Americans are more likely to move up or down the earnings ladder. more
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- Stateline Story
A Labor Challenge to Republicans in Indiana
In some states, labor unions have decided the best way to regain influence may be to work on the Republican Party from within.
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- Dispatch
- Election Initiatives
Photo ID and Election Day Registration in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, 126,063 first-time voters registered and cast ballots on Election Day during the 2006, 2008, and 2010 general elections, combined. more
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- Stateline Story
State Courts Replacing Paper with Electronic Record-Keeping
State courts have been slow to computerize, but they are gradually replacing stacks of paper with electronic documents. more
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- Data Visualizations
- Home Visiting Campaign
Child Abuse Prevention Month
39% of child abuse cases happen in the first four years of life. A good home visiting program can cut this number in half. more
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- Stateline Story
AAA Criticizes Higher Fees for Out-of-State E-ZPass Drivers
The national drivers’ group wants tolling agencies to treat E-ZPass users the same, regardless of where they bought their transponders. more
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April 12, 2012
Evidence Counts
A report by the Pew Center on the States concludes that 13 states are leading the way in generating much-needed answers about tax incentives’ effectiveness. Twelve states have mixed results. Half the states have not taken the basic steps needed to know whether their incentives are effective. The study highlights a wealth of promising approaches states have taken to help lawmakers find those answers.
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- Stateline Story
States Ease Financing for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
Several states are experimenting with an “on-bill” loan financing program that aims to spur investment in energy efficiency for homes and businesses — even for owners who lack capital. more
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- Stateline Story
Same-Sex Marriage Remains Law in New Hampshire
TODAY'S TAKE: An effort to repeal a 2009 law legalizing gay marriage in New Hampshire failed on Wednesday (March 21), with state representatives defeating the measure in a lopsided vote. more
