Posts Tagged ‘state budget’
The Line: Governor Says Furloughs Are Ahead
March 31, 2017 – Governor Susana Martinez stated recently that she may soon furlough some government employees. The governor claims that furloughs are necessary to address issues in the current budget year, but many lawmakers disagree. The Albuquerque Journal editorial board called on Governor Martinez this week to release the data she is using to…
Read MoreThe Line: What Would It Take To Boost New Mexico’s Economy?
March 17, 2017 – This week we learned that New Mexico’s unemployment rate is now the highest in the nation, but there’s a lot to consider when discussing those numbers. Host Gene Grant leads a debate with our Line opinion panelists about economic development and the needs of rural and urban communities. Line Panelists: Merritt…
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