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The Line: Reporting Sexual Harassment In The Legislature

NMiF: sexual harassment

December 15, 2017 – Lobbyist Vanessa Alarid alleges former state lawmaker Thomas Garcia touched her inappropriately and asked for sex in exchange for a key vote in the legislature. Alarid shared her story with national and local media. Garcia denies the allegations. This week the Line opinion panelists react to this news and discuss what…

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Lobbyists and Organizations Spend More on State Lawmakers

The building is tan.

By Sandra Fish Lobbyists and organizations feted New Mexico legislators and other officials with more than $519,000 worth of food, drink and gifts from Jan. 15 through the end of April. Of the 600 lobbyists registered with the Secretary of State’s office to represent more than 750 clients, only 116 spent money during the session.…

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