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The Line: Unemployment In New Mexico

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January 29, 2016 – We learned this week that New Mexico again has the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Also in recent weeks, Sprint announced that the company will cut almost 400 jobs at its Rio Rancho call center. What do you think political leaders should do to address unemployment and slow economic growth…

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The Line: Lawmakers Consider Changes To Breakfast After The Bell Program

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January 29, 2016 – Breakfast After The Bell  was created reduce the number of children who are hungry at the start of the school day. But some lawmakers say they’re hearing from teachers and school officials that eating in the classroom is creating new challenges. Senator Gay Kernan told the Albuquerque Journal that a bill she introduced (SB 144) with Senator Mimi…

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