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.
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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.
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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.
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Mission: Graduate Director of Collective Impact Teri Wimbourne discusses how Mission: Graduate is improving education and helping students succeed.
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"Yolanda Vazquez talks with Dean Lynch, Executive Director, Virginia Association of Counties. They discuss how they advocate for the 95 counties in Virginia.
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Over 300 million dollars sits unclaimed at the Utah State Treasurery department. Learn how you can check if you are entitled to unclaimed money as Sen. Lyle Hillyard explains HB 175 an updated unclaimed property law.
The title of the top appointed official in the city belongs to the City Manager. The idea behind this form of government is that local government runs more efficiently if led by a professional manager. Matthew Dixon, City Manager of South Ogden walks one through the life of a city CEO.
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Interview recorded 10/2017
Rep. Brian King discusses holding citizens legally responsible in seeking help while witnessing an act of violence. The 911 bill is described by King as a method to make a positive impact on peoples lives by making it a crime to not report a crime. King states “If you see something say something.”