The State We're In
Connecting New Hampshire
Hosted by Granite State News Collaborative Director Melanie Plenda, The State We're In explores solutions to the Covid-19 pandemic in New Hampshire and highlights 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.
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Support for The State We're In is provided by Grappone Automotive Group, Heritage Home Service and Eversource.
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 assistance is provided by the students and staff of the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce Unversity in Rindge, NH.
10/6/2021 - Vaccine Hesitancy and Children
Some parents may find themselves a little hesitant of vaccinating their children.
9/29/2021 - NH Labor Shortage
Wherever you go, you see help wanted signs. NH’s labor shortage is affecting all sectors.
Help Wanted
The critical labor shortage is affecting all sectors.
I Build NH Initiative
One of the sectors hit hard by the labor shortage is construction.
9/21/21 - Education Inequity in the Granite State
A new GSNC reporting initiative explores education inequity in the Granite State.
Employer Vaccine Mandates
The impact of the proposed new vaccine mandates on New Hampshire businesses.
9/1/2021 - First Gen American
They are the future of New Hampshire.
8/25/2021 - Back to School Fall 2021
NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut answers back to school questions.
8/18/2021 - Environmental Justice - Burdens of Heat
A new project by the NH Bar News and the Granite State News Collaborative.
8/11/2021 - Eviction Moratorium Update
What legal assistance is available to New Hampshire residents?
Eviction Moratorium Update (Spanish)
The Biden Administration has reinstated the CDC’s eviction moratorium through early Octobe
8/4/2021 - The Variant Strikes Back
COVID-19 cases are rising again in New Hampshire.
7/28/2021 - Child Care Concerns
NH's child care industry is struggling.
Jayme Hines
Jayme Hines, president of the NH Association for the Education of Young Children.
Rick Green
GSNC Reporter Rick Green reports on the issues facing families and providers.
7/21/2021 - What's in the Budget?
New Hampshire’s new budget has been signed and in effect for nearly a month.
7/14/2021 - “Divisive Concepts†Law
We hear from Gov. Sununu on what’s next and GSNC Reporter Jenny Whidden on reaction.
6/30/2021 - Grassroots Tutoring
A group of parents in Manchester have created an all-volunteer tutoring network.
6/23/2021 - Legislative Update
Legislation, politics and some long overdue recognition.
NH Gives 2021
NH Gives, the 24-hour online nonprofit fundraising event is set for June 8 and 9, 2021.
5/26/2021 - College Diversity
Student reporters look at diversity on New Hampshire College campuses.
5/19/2021 - Housing Frenzy
Housing prices are on the rise again in the Granite State.
5/12/2021 - Stay, Work, Engage!
New Hampshire is the second oldest state in the nation.
5/5/2021 - Back to School (Again)
May 3rd marked the state mandated return to full in-person operations for schools.
4/28/2021 -Back to Business
New guidance on masking up in New Hampshire.
4/21/2021 - NH Legislative Crossover Update
We’re halfway through the New Hampshire Legislative session.
4/14/2021 - Race and Equity in NH
A new multi year project exploring race and equity in New Hampshire.
4/7/2021 - You're Vaccinated - Now What?
As of April 1st, anyone over 16 in New Hampshire is eligible to sign up for the vaccine.
3/31/2021 - NH Civic Health
How do you measure a community’s civic health?
3/17/2021 - Sunshine Week - Your Right to Know
Sunshine Week, legislation, transparency in journalism and the public’s right to know.
3/10/2021 - Covering Covid - One Year Later
It’s been one year since the Covid-19 pandemic changed life as we know it.
3/2/2021 - One on One with Gov. Chris Sununu
As we mark a year since the Covid-19 pandemic changed life as we know it.
Food Insecurity in the Granite State
To be food insecure means to struggle to meet the basic needs of putting food on the table
2/17/2021 - COVID Effect on School Funding
What we all need to know about the budget process on the local and state level.
2/10/2021 - Back to the Classroom
Moving into 2021, schools are easing towards reopening, but many questions remain.
2/3/2021 - Vaccine Questions and Answers
The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is in full swing across the Granite State.
1/27/2021 - New NH Legislative Session
New Hampshire's legislature is back in session.
1/21/21 - Political Extremism in NH
Where do we go from here?
1/14/2021 - NH Governor Chris Sununu
Governor Chris Sununu who talks about leadership, the pandemic and more.
1/6/2021 - Covid Update
Though 2020 is behind us, the deadly virus that plagued us throughout the year.
12/16/2020 - Coping with Depression
"˜Tis the season for feeling happy and sad for so many. In this must-watch episode of The State We're In, we learn what people can do to help themselves and others to cope this holiday season.
12/9/2020 - Season of Giving
We're in what typically is the season of giving and an important one for nonprofits.
12/2/2020 - Economic Hodgepodge
Projected spikes in coronavirus cases and the possibility of another shutdown are looming.
11/19/2020 - Can We Talk?
However you make contact, the topic of politics is often front and center.
11/18/2020 - Homeless Crisis
The economic downturn and unemployment is deepening the crisis.
11/11/2020 - Covid Rising in the North Country
Districts across the state are wrestling with the rise in COVID-19 cases.
11/5/2020 - Election 2020 Analysis
The historic 2020 election has been a nail-biter.
10/28/2020 - Election 2020 - Resources and Insights
Director of Research and Analysis at Citizens Count, shares election resources.
