Posts Tagged ‘state government’
The Line: Role Of Lobbyists In State Government
January 26, 2018 – Many local governments and schools hire lobbyists to chase after money from the state government. Some good government groups, such as Think New Mexico, argue that more transparency and simplicity in the legislature would eliminate the need for lobbyists. Gene Grant and The Line opinion panelists debate the issue. Line Panelists:…
Read MoreThe Line: Education Secretary-Designate Asked To Resign Over Manifest Destiny Comment
January 26, 2018 – State Senator Linda Lopez is calling for Education Secretary-Designate Christopher Ruszkowski to resign over a comment he made last month praising Manifest Destiny. Many say the remark showed a lack of understanding about the history of westward expansion and the role of education in dispossessing native populations. A PED spokesperson said…
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