COVID Relief Spending Squabble

October 22, 2021 –The Line opinion panel shares legal perspective on the Governor’s power to unilaterally allocate federal COVID-19 relief funds. The state Treasurer says the Governor must consult the Legislature, but the Governor’s Office says legal precedent is on its side. A related case is headed to the courts in just a matter of day, but how will it be decided, and what will the lasting impacts of that decision be?

Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:
Dede Feldman, former state senator 
Dan Foley, former NM House minority whip 
Serge Martinez, UNM Law School 

For More Information:

New Mexico enacts crisis standards of care – Santa Fe New Mexican

NM extends indoor mask order to at least November 12 – Albuquerque Journal

New Mexico treasurer says Gov. Lujan Grisham overstepped authority on federal aid funds – Las Cruces Sun-News

State supreme court sets date for arguments on pandemic aid case – New Mexico Political Report