New Hampshire Uncharted

Public education is one of the largest investments New Hampshire makes, and one of the most debated. The state relies more heavily on local property taxes to fund schools than most other states, creating major differences in tax rates and school funding across communities. For decades, that has raised a complex question: how can New Hampshire fund public education more fairly? 

In Episode 3 of Season Two of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin is joined by New Hampshire State Representative Walter Spilsbury, Vice Chair of the House Education Funding Committee, to discuss House Bill 1800, a proposal that could significantly change how education funding works in the Granite State. 

The conversation explores how New Hampshire’s current school funding system works, why it creates such stark differences between communities, and what HB 1800 was designed to do. It also looks at the practical and political challenges of changing a system that has been debated for generations.

Health care costs are a growing part of what makes everyday life in New Hampshire harder to afford. For many Granite Staters, managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity isn’t just about doctor visits. It’s about access to medications that can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month. 

In Episode 2 of Season Two of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin is joined by Senator Sue Prentiss to explore her proposal that would require certain health insurance plans to cover GLP-1 medications for people who meet specific medical criteria. 

Supporters say the bill could improve health outcomes and prevent more costly complications down the road. Critics raise concerns about insurance premiums and overall system costs. In this episode, we unpack what the legislation would actually do, and what’s at stake for Granite Staters.

Energy costs affect nearly every household in New Hampshire from monthly utility bills to housing affordability and long-term economic security. As lawmakers debate proposals aimed at controlling rising energy costs, understanding who represents consumers and how energy policy decisions are made has never been more important. 

In the first episode of Season Two of New Hampshire Uncharted, host Gene Martin is joined by Donald M. Kreis, New Hampshire’s Consumer Advocate, to break down the role of the Consumer Advocate, what’s driving rising electricity costs, and what policy changes could help improve affordability and fairness.

Welcome to Season 2 of New Hampshire Uncharted!

This season we will explore the specific policy proposals moving through the State House that could shape the state’s future, and what they mean for people who live and work here.

New episodes are coming soon. Be sure to subscribe.

As 2025 winds down, New Hampshire residents are feeling the effects of rising costs, major federal policy changes, and a constrained State Budget. In this special year-in-review episode, host Gene Martin sits down with NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten and Policy Analyst Jessica Williams to break down the year’s biggest policy developments related to health care, housing, taxes, child care, and more.