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State Civil Rights Act Police Reform

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March 5, 2021 – A bill that purports to level the playing field when it comes to holding accountable government officials like police agencies has created controversy in the Legislature. The Line opinion panel looks at the New Mexico Civil Rights Act, and whether it promises meaningful criminal justice reform or just another half measure,…

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A New Jobs Plan Based on an Old Model

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March 5, 2021 – This year, like last, New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich has introduced the 21st Century Conservation Corps Act. If passed, the bill would allocate additional funding to federal agencies, including the Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior, to create new jobs related to landscape restoration, urban and community forestry,…

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