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The Line: Albuquerque Ballot Initiatives

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September 2, 2016 – Two ballot initiatives have been approved for the ballot in November but it’s still not clear if voters will be able to consider the proposals. One would require that Albuquerque employers allow workers to accrue paid sick leave. The other would increase funding available for publicly financed candidates in Albuquerque mayoral elections.…

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The Line: Proposed Sick Leave Requirement For Albuquerque Employers

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May 13, 2016 – A group of local nonprofits and advocacy groups recently proposed a new ordinance for the city of Albuquerque that would require employers to make sick leave available to employees. The Healthy Workforce ABQ ballot initiative will go to voters later this year. Host Gene Grant leads a debate on the proposal this week…

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