2017 legislative session
No Easy Solutions to NM’s Fiscal Crisis
January 27, 2017— This week on New Mexico in Focus we tackle some of the approaches lawmakers are considering to address gaps in the state budget for this fiscal year and next. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland talks to experts Richard Anklam and Fred Nathan about ways to cut from the budget and to raise revenue. Richard…
Read MoreThe Line: Balancing Transparency And Privacy In Local Government
January 20, 2017 – A state lawmaker pre-filed legislation that would exempt some job candidates from the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Sen. Mary Kay Papen, (D-Las Cruces) told NM Political Report her goal is to protect the privacy of job applicants. Read the full story: Senator aims to exclude public job applicants from…
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