UNH Today

E&E News: Dems' spending bill taps small banks for climate justice

As climate change concerns begin to rise, legislators in WashingtonÌýhave began to shift the focus of resources toward implementing clean energy, especially in overlooked communities. E&E News recently reported on the roll of community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in this investment effort, interviewing Eric Hangen, a senior research fellow at the Carsey School, and Neda Arabshahi, director of Inclusiv's Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy.

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: The solution is no secret, we can fix child care

Child careÌýaccessibility and affordability continue to impact people across the U.S., and the issue has been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston recently released an op-ed offering some solutions to the problem and how best to proceed. The article was co-authored by Carsey School researcher Jess Carson.

NH Business Review: The high cost of a child care crisis

Data shows that the number of New Hampshire-licensed child-care providers has grown 17 percent since the start of the pandemic. However, according to Carsey School research assistant professor Jess Carson, that growth in numbers likely isn’t a true reflection of child care availability as it doesn’t reflect staff shortages or other issues preventing providers from filling all their spots.