The Bulletin week in review

Good morning, New Hampshire. With the first weekend of October upon us, here’s a look back at the past week of Bulletin coverage and commentary. Thank you for reading, and for supporting our work. — Dana

By Ethan DeWitt

There is a growing gap in New Hampshire between how much it costs for housing and how much residents are earning — and nowhere is it clearer than in the cities. The numbers, included in a new report by New Hampshire Housing, underscore a trend. As median home prices continue to hit record highs, workers in the Granite State are increasingly being priced out of the cities they serve.

By Maya Mitchell

When the Trump administration announced this summer that it would seek a rule change to reduce the “federal burden” of Head Start programs nationwide, it was concerning for state officials and childcare providers alike. “Head Start performance standards really set the bar for high-quality care,” said Jessica Carver, who leads the state Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration, during a Child Care Advisory Council meeting on Aug. 13. Stakeholders have described the federal proposal as a “sweeping overhaul” of the 61-year-old program.

By William Skipworth

A group of New Hampshire disability rights advocates, families and care agency professionals want to see reform in the state’s disability care system. New Hampshire’s System Review Committee, which has been holding regular meetings since January, finalized its recommendations for systemic reform late last month.