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NM Budget Surplus

May 20, 2022
The Roundhouse with a cartoon graphic of money.

5.20.2022 – New information from a legislative economist shows the state could be in for even more surplus revenue than expected. Our Panel brainstorms how the money could be most effectively used, and how our reliance on oil and gas revenue impacts the state’s shift towards renewable energy. Host: Kevin McDonald Line Opinion Panelists:Merritt Allen,…

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Yazzie-Martinez Draft Plan

May 20, 2022
A table of office supplies and a gavel with the words "Yazzie-Martinez" on top.

5.20.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reviews the state’s new draft plan to address the Yazzie Martinez lawsuit. Among other things, that plan sets new goals for graduation rates, along with math and science proficiency. Panelists discuss whether the plan goes far enough to bridge the gaps in education access highlighted in the 2018 lawsuit.…

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