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COVID Relief Spending Squabble

October 22, 2021
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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New Mexico Enters the Fray Over Texas Abortion Ban

September 23, 2021
A crowd of people and a sign being held up that say "Don't Criminalize Abortion"

September 24, 2021 –As passionate as the debate over abortion access can be, there’s little doubt that a new law in Texas will impact New Mexico. Lawmakers in Texas crafted a bill that bans abortions as early as about 6 weeks into a pregnancy. As a result, women are already seeking the procedure in New…

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