Ayotte pitched tax credits for businesses with child care. Here’s how it’s going in the Legislature.

By: Maya Mitchell

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 1,004

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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In her State of the State speech, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte called the rising cost of child care a “downward pressure” on families. Her solution: giving businesses tax credits so they can create their own.

“I would like to see a tax credit for companies investing in child care for their workforce, to incentivize more businesses to consider helping meet this need for their employees,” she said in her Feb 5. speech. “What …

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