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The Line: Legislators Look At Plugging “New Money” Into Budget

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February 2, 2018 – Economists were happy to report to New Mexico lawmakers that there is almost $300 million in “new money” in the state’s budget this year. But what is the best way to spend those funds? Gene Grant and the Line debate the options. Line Panelists: Dan Foley, former House minority whip Mary…

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The Line: Serving Parole In Prison

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February 2, 2018 – In New Mexico, many prison inmates remain incarcerated despite being eligible for parole because they are waiting for a bed in a residential treatment program or halfway house. Inmates may also be held past their eligible parole date due to incomplete paperwork and administrative backlogs. For some, this “in-house parole” may…

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