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Lobbyist Influence, The Future of the Forests & Paying Elected Officials
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel explore the influence of lobbying in the state legislature. Gene asks if special interests have too much influence in the Roundhouse and if two failed disclosure bills would have increased transparency. Then, the Panel discusses the relationship between our state government and…
Read More2023 Legislative Session Recap: What Passed, What Didn’t and Understanding Why
This week on New Mexico in Focus, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel recap the 2023 legislative session, breaking down what passed and what didn’t. The Line Panel breaks down the crime bills that gained approval, and those that fell short despite calls for improved public safety. The panel also discusses the newly passed House…
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