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Developmental Disabilities Wellness Checks in NM

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4.28.23 – The Line Opinion Panel discusses a new report alleging dozens of instances of abuse and neglect by developmental disability caretakers. Gene asks if the state’s system for investigating those claims stands up.  Host: Gene Grant  Line Opinion Panelists: Cathryn McGill, founder, director, NM Black Leadership Council  Sophie Martin, attorney  Dan Boyd, capitol bureau chief, Albuquerque Journal  For…

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Indoor Mask Mandate Ends

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2.25.2022 – The Line Opinion Panel reacts to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s decision to end the statewide indoor mask mandate. State Health Secretary Dr. David Scrase cites a significant drop in cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. Panelists try to understand the rationale and discuss the burden school districts must now carry. Host: Gene Grant…

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