2022 NH STATE OF THE STATE
Remarks as Prepared - February 17, 2022
Good morning – thank you Mr. Speaker, Mr. Senate President, honorable members of the House, the Senate, the Executive Council, and of course, Chief Justice MacDonald – and to our fellow citizens tuning in remotely today, WELCOME
This State of the State marks the first time we’ve come together—in person since COVID arrived 2 years ago.
Since then, we’ve tragically lost over 2,300 Granite Staters to this awful virus and our hearts go out to their families.
COVID has been extremely tough. But the state of New Hampshire is strong. It is resilient, and we are putting systems and policies in place that don’t just make us like everyone else, but truly separate us from the pack and capitalize on all our potential.
So, let’s jump right into an update on how the state is doing, the opportunities we have and where we can go.
Let’s start with some really good news:
The popular small town summit is back for a sixth installment.
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Learn about two upcoming eclipses with prime viewing spots in New Hampshire.
Different approaches to the same goal.
More New Hampshire residents are finding it difficult to afford everyday expenses.
More bears are showing up in backyards and social media feeds.
The 2023 NH Residential Rental Cost Survey Report and what it means for NH residents.
Host Melanie Plenda talks through the state of journalism in New Hampshire.
Host Melanie Plenda talks with Financial Aid Professional and a recent grad about debt.
Host Melanie Plenda talks with Citizens Count's Anna Brown.
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with scientists from the Mount Washington Observatory.
Host Melanie Plenda talks about combating hate and misinformation around a drag story hour
Host Melanie Plenda looks for common ground from two perspectives.
Hear concerns about a proposed asphalt plant in Nashua, which has residents worried.
We discuss NH Givens, a day of fundraising for hundreds of New Hampshire nonprofits.
How young is too young for a cellphone?
Find out what's going on with the tick population in the Granite State.
New Stay Work Play quality of life survey explores satisfaction among young people.
Explore highlights and key takeaways from the April 2023 By Degrees Climate Summit.
What's happening in Concord this session?
How robust is our civic health in New Hampshire?
We discuss a recent community conversation.
Two financial experts discuss what's happening in the banking industry.
How has the mental health crisis impacted Granite Staters?
Is HB 514 a book ban or a safety measure?
A traffic stop that resulted in a civil rights lawsuit spawns an ongoing look.
Everything you want to know about Town Meeting and deliberative sessions.
Focusing on Medicaid expansion and how it affects New Hampshire residents.
Kid Governor and Executive Council
Continuing discussion on what happened at a recent school board meeting in Weare.
What happened and where we go from here.
COVID-19, itself, was bad enough.
Host Melanie Plenda reviews some of the biggest stories of the year.
A look back on some of the year's most compelling quotes.
What will that new legislative session look like?
A discussion about understanding the polls.
Host Melanie Plenda leads a discussion on open enrollment.
Host Melanie Plenda discusses food insecurity.
Transgender issues came up at a recent school board meeting.
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with a panel of journalists and state political experts.
The candidates and issues at the heart of the midterm election.
A discussion about voting in the midterm election on Nov. 8.
The poll worker perspective on the upcoming election.
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with Heather Hall and Marty Sink.
The data behind the effectiveness of pandemic aid and tax cuts.
Host Melanie Plenda speaks with tech savvy lawyer.
Host Melanie Plenda reviews what happened during the recent primary.
Host Melanie Plenda discusses childcare in New Hampshire.
Jasmine Torres Allen de NH PBS.
This week, The State We're In goes on location in Manchester.