2017 legislative session
The Line: Setting State Priorities
January 20, 2017 – Governor Susana Martinez gave her State of the State address on opening day of the legislative session this week. The governor highlighted what she called bipartisan victories in recent years and called on lawmakers to work together on legislation to address issues like the budget shortfall, crime and public safety and…
Read MorePeople, Power, & Democracy: the first week of the legislative session, The Line Panel analyzes the State of the State Address and the impact of the repeal of the ACA, UNM instructors discuss how they teach about topical issues.
This week on New Mexico in Focus, we continue our 2017 coverage for the People, Power and Democracy Project with a look at the first week of the 60-day legislative session. Gene Grant and the Line panelists take a deeper dive into what Governor Susana Martinez said in her State of the State address and…
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