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Systemic Flaws: Examining the grim reality of New Hampshire’s child abuse and neglect

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I am of the belief that our population, not only in New Hampshire, but  across the country, we have such high mental health problems because of being exposed to adverse childhood experiences at such high rates —  55% to 65% of us have been exposed to at least one childhood adversity — we need mental and behavioral health services.

Success stories emerge as New Hampshire communities innovate housing crisis solutions

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Judi Currie discusses New Hampshire’s housing landscape with Nick Taylor, executive director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, Rob Taylor, land use and community development administrator for the town of Enfield, and Donna Benton, director of planning and community development in Dover.

BAPOC’s resounding impact: How the Business Alliance for People of Color strengthens NH’s economy and culture

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BAPOC the Business Alliance for People of Color, began during the pandemic to ensure federal, state and local resources were available to everyone who needed them. But what started out for financial reasons has morphed into an organization about so much more than money.

Legislative Session Recap: Housing, school funding, gambling, marijuana legalization in focus

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Housing, school funding, gambling, and marijuana legalization. All these and more were tackled by the legislature this session. This week, Anna Brown, Research and Analysis Director for Citizens Count and host of the podcast $100 Plus Mileage, talks about what was and wasn’t accomplished this legislative session.

The State We’re In: Granite State News Collaborative – A Year in Review

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In 2022, we experienced another unprecedented year in New Hampshire. The state dealt with the waning of the Covid 19 pandemic, the rise of inflation, pain at the pump, a contentious election, and so much more. Look back at some of the biggest stories of the year with The State We’re In host Melanie Plenda.

‘Tis the season for Open Enrollment: What you need to know to navigate the system

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Tis the season for a lot of things. One of the most important for you and your family may be health insurance. It’s open enrollment time for those seeking plans through the federal government. Host Melanie Plenda is joined by New Hampshire Bulletin Senior Reporter Annmarie Timmins and Insurance Department Deputy Commissioner D.J. Bettencourt to talk about open enrollment and help us navigate some of the system’s complexities.

The State We’re In: Election 2022 wrap-up

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Voters went to the polls Tuesday to select their choices for a variety of state and federal races in the midterm election. What happened, and what does it mean? The State We’re In host Melanie Plenda talks about the election’s results and what it means for Granite Staters. Joining the discuss is Anna Brown, the Director of Research and Analysis for Citizens Count and host of the podcast ‘$100 plus Mileage,’ Granite State News Collaborative Reporter and founder/editor of Granite Memo Stephen Porter, Assistant Editor of Manchester Ink Link Andrew Sylvia, and State House Reporter for the Keene Sentinel Rick Green.

Midterm Voter Guide: Q&A with David Scanlan and Eva Castillo

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The stakes are high in this year’s midterm election, taking place November 8. It will determine who represents New Hampshire in a variety of offices, from Congress to the State House. What should residents know about voting in the upcoming election?  Melanie Plenda, host of NH PBS’s The State We’re In,  speaks with New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan and Director of the NH. Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and voting advocate Eva Castillo about voting in the midterm election.

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