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COVID Relief Spending Squabble

A hand holding several $100 dollar bills, with CG coronaviruses superimposed.

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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Health Care Staffing

Rural HealthCare Bill

October 15, 2021 – The Line opinion panel explores the problem of a burned-out, stressed-out health care workforce. New Mexico’s health care system wasn’t in the best of shape even before the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in rural parts of the state. Now, many health care workers are leaving the profession. Are vaccine mandates contributing to…

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