Responding to a critical need for in-depth analysis of the Coronavirus Pandemic, New Hampshire PBS launches a new digital series. Hosted by GSNC Director Melanie Plenda, the series will explore solutions to the crisis and highlight local efforts to combat the virus and rebuild local economies.
The State We're In was the title of one of the first public television public affairs programs on New Hampshire PBS. Nearly fifty years ago the station was known as Channel 11- the New Hampshire Network. This series seeks to revive the in-depth reporting and civil discourse that once was the hallmark of public affairs and discussion shows in the state.
NEW - Want to know more about what's happening in the NH legislature? Listen to a new podcast with hosts Anna Brown and Mike Dunbar, of Citizens Count.
Support for The State We're In is provided by Grappone Automotive Group and Heritage Home Service.
The State We're In is produced in partnership with the Granite State News Collaborative which is funded in part by the Solutions Journalism Network and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Production is also made possible by the Facebook Project Community Network Grant program in partnership with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and the Local Media Association.
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New Hampshire's schools and economy are re-opening.
A national moratorium on evicting tenants from certain properties expired.
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Melanie Plenda speaks to the series lead writers and Berlin Public Schools Superintendent.
NH has changed to add concern about Covid-19 as a reason to request an absentee ballot.
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The New Hampshire Legislature has been on hiatus since the stay-at-home directive in March
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