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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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Ethics Commission Effectiveness

July 28, 2022
Seal of The State of New Mexico printed on a tile floor.

7.29.2022 – Following a $500 fine levied to State Representative Rebecca Dow for violations committed two years ago, our Line Opinion Panel explores whether the State Ethics Commission carries enough power to properly deter and enforce violations. Host: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists:Tom Garrity, Garrity Group Public RelationsJulia Goldberg, senior correspondent, Santa Fe ReporterDave Mulryan,…

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