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Promoting Equal pay in Albuquerque

July 17, 2015
The word equal pay on a background of money.

National research shows that women, on average, make 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. A new wage equity ordinance in Albuquerque aims to address the wage gap between men and women. Martha Burk, a political psychologist and author of”YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE: THE SAVVY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO POWER, POLITICS, AND THE CHANGE…

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Proposed SNAP changes, Martha Burk on new wage equity ordinance, ABQ violence

July 15, 2015
Two women sitting at a table talking to each other.

This week on New Mexico In Focus, Producer Sarah Gustavus sits down with two community organizations to talk about concerns over the proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Martinez administration plans to reinstitute additional work requirements for some New Mexicans who qualify for SNAP benefits. Administration officials say the changes would…

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