New Mexico First, Economic Policy Director Pamela Blackwell discusses how New Mexico First provides the community with a voice in order to share hopes, dreams and solutions to the challenges of New Mexico.
For more information visit http://www.nmfirst.org
Hosted by: Gene GrantProduced by: Mountain West Newsmakers Team
A request by a foreign entity to drill over 50 wells to redistribute water from rural to urban areas is the decade long water battle discussed by Rep. Gail Armstrong . Armstrong describes the role of the Office of the State Engineer in water the rights battle.
The state budget has challenges and Lt. Governor John Sanchez discusses the state of the economy. Growing revenue does not mean raising taxes for NM. Sanchez elaborates on his vision for the future of NM .
Representative Deborah Armstrong, NM District 17,discusses healthcare rights in New Mexico. The discussion details end-of-life decision making, and women's contraceptive rights.
http://www.sonm.org
Special Olympics New Mexico Executive Director Randy Mascorella shares what it like to volunteer for the Special Olympics. Interested in getting involved Want to learn more Mascrella, discusses how Special Olympics improves the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and what you can do to get involved.
WESST Managing Director Julianna Silva discusses training offered by WESST to help business owners improve their financial literacy.
http://www.apseducationfoundation.org
According to a recent report by the Institute for Policy Studies, by 2043, the wealth divide between White families and Latino and Black families will double from about $500,000 in 2013 to over $1 million. Dedrick Asante-Muhammed, Senior Fellow, Racial Wealth Divide at Prosperity Now shares how his organization is addressing this racial economic inequality.
The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk and associated green spaces. Through its public/private partnerships, the DRFC will support the development of the riverfront district and facilitate community access to the waterfront.
Mark Wallace of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancyjoins Laurel Hess to talk about a new project in the works.
Interview recorded November 16th, 2017.
Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience very high rates of unemployment. Peter Berns of The Arc discusses efforts toward inclusive workplaces, enhancing the diversity, productivity and quality of the overall workforce. Click here for part 1 of Intellectual Disability Employment.
Interview recorded Sept 27, 2017.
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness. What are Michigan small businesses doing to attract and retain customers
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