State Government
Community members affected by President Trump’s executive order on immigrants and refugees, a look at New Mexico’s tax system (People, Power, & Democracy), KUNM reporter Ed Williams on our opioid epidemic, and The Line Panel
This week on NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS: producer Sarah Gustavus talks with community members who are directly affected by President Trump’s executive order on immigrants and refugees. They look at how the order is impacting families here in New Mexico and how local advocates are responding. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland reports from the Roundhouse and talks…
Read MoreThe Line: Balancing Transparency And Privacy In Local Government
January 20, 2017 – A state lawmaker pre-filed legislation that would exempt some job candidates from the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Sen. Mary Kay Papen, (D-Las Cruces) told NM Political Report her goal is to protect the privacy of job applicants. Read the full story: Senator aims to exclude public job applicants from…
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