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Department of Workforce Solutions in Crisis?

A small chalkboard with "UNEMPLOYMENT" written on it.

May 28, 2021 – Businesses have paid millions into the state’s unemployment insurance fund, which was completely depleted during the pandemic. Now, a legislative report says the state’s Workforce Solutions Department overpaid up to $250 million dollars in unemployment benefits. Even if it’s a much lower number floated by the administration – around $105 million…

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New Mexico’s Space Dreams Take Flight

Exterior view of a Virgin Galactic spaceship orbiting Earth.

May 28, 2021 – The Line opinion panel looks at recent outcomes for big ticket taxpayer items. This past weekend saw the long-awaited first successful suborbital flight by Virgin Galactic. Launched from New Mexico’s Spaceport America, the flight brings the promise of space tourism one step closer. It’s a more than $200 million gamble made…

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