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, Eversource and Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc.
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.
1/5/2022 - Lead paint
Why lead paint is still a problem in New Hampshire and what’s being done.
12/15/2021 - The Year In Review
A look back at the major stories of 2021.
12/15/21 - Legislative Look Ahead
Citizen Count's Anna Brown previews 2022 bills on the docket.
12/8/2021 - The Latest on the Pandemic and Omicron
New Hampshire Hospitals are at a crisis point with a surge in Covid hospitalizations.
Dr. Jose Mercado
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s Covid-19 Response Leader Dr. Jose Mercado.
Teddy Rosenbluth
Concord Monitor Health Reporter Teddy Rosenbluth.
12/1/2021 - Funding Local Journalism
Why local media outlets are turning to donations and philanthropy.
11/17/2021 - Supply Chain Impact on Food Insecurity
How are food banks handling this holiday season?
11/10/2021 - Our Story NH Project
The isolation of Covid leaves us with a need to reconnect.
11/3/2021 - The Great Resignation
Across the globe, people are leaving their jobs in droves.
10/27/2021 - Cybersecurity
Experts warn, the time to focus on prevention is before the bad actors attack.
Cybersecurity Expert
Jason Sgro of the Atom Group spends his days (and nights) investigating attacks.
Peterborough's Cautionary Tale
Peterborough Town Administrator Nicole MacStay shares a cautionary tale.
10/20/2021 - Diversity in the 603
New census data shows New Hampshire is growing more diverse.
Anthony Payton
Why Anthony Tone Payton is seeking Common Ground - one podcast at a time.
Ernesto Burden
Meet the publisher of the new publication called 603 Diversity.
10/13/2021 - Should NH Update the Constitution?
Every year there are about a dozen proposals to change the NH Constitution.
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.
