Gene Martin is the Executive Director of the NH Fiscal Policy Institute.
3 OPTIMISTIC TAKEAWAYS:
New Hampshire is small enough for people to actually influence policy
With a large volunteer legislature and accessible institutions, regular people can engage and have a real impact on decisions.
People actually want to understand how their state works
Hundreds of people showed up to learn about the state budget, and tens of thousands watched short explainer videos. There is real appetite for clear, useful information.
Trusted information can cut across political divides
When both parties, media outlets, and everyday residents use the same data, it creates a shared foundation to actually solve problems.
This episode was produced in partnership with NH Possible, focusing on the NH Fiscal Policy Institute. Learn more about them at nhpossible.org and nhfpi.org
NH Possible is a collaboration between:
* Health Strategies of NH
* NH Health Cost Initiative
* HealthForce NH
* Foundation for Healthy Communities
* NH Center for Justice & Equity
* NH Fiscal Policy Institute
* and NH Businesses for Social Responsibility
Together, they are building a statewide movement envisioning a New Hampshire where individuals, families, communities and businesses all have what they need to thrive, including a sense of belonging, opportunities for civic engagement, optimal health, and access to educational and financial opportunity.
This episode is shared in partnership with our friends at NH Rocks!
Music provided by Sneaky Miles
