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COVID Relief Spending Squabble

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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…

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Rate of COVID-19 Cases Rising in NM

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October 16, 2020 – Positive test results for the new coronavirus are spiking in New Mexico, with an updated record-setting high – 672 – announced shortly after recording this week’s episode.  Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists look at Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s new set of restrictions brought about by the rise in COVID-19…

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