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Lobbyist Influence in 2023 Legislature

March 30, 2023
An empty courtroom with chairs and a clock.

3.31.23 – Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel explore the influence of lobbying in the state Legislature. Gene asks if special interests have too much influence in the Roundhouse and if two failed disclosure bills would have increased transparency. Host: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists:Dede Feldman, former NM state senatorMerritt Allen, Vox Optima Public…

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Alcohol Tax Increase Limited by Robust Liquor Lobby

March 17, 2023
A man in a suit is standing in front of a bar full of bottles.

3.17.2023 – The state Senate has included a 5-cent increase to state alcohol taxes in an omnibus tax bill moving through the Capitol. Gene Grant speaks with Independent Journalist Ted Alcorn who has been covering this issue in collaboration with New Mexico in Depth. Mr. Alcorn gives more context on the role the liquor lobby…

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