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Political Maneuvering Ahead of the 2022 Election

January 28, 2022
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1.27.2022 – Lawmakers are firmly focused on completing the obligations of this year’s regular session, but how much does the upcoming midterm election play into their decision making? Our Line Opinion panelists try to identify the motivations of some recent developments in Santa Fe as some lawmakers position themselves for reelection. — This segment is…

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Lawmaker Disclosure Proposal

January 8, 2022
A person holding a dollar bill in their hands.

January 7, 2022 – The State Ethics Commission is calling for stricter disclosure rules when it comes to state lawmakers’ income and business interests. We detail the proposed changes and ask our panelists: is this a reasonable burden for unpaid, part-time legislators? And, is it time to reconsider our state’s citizen-legislature, or is there no…

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