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More than 1,000 additional New Mexico children could receive government-funded child-care assistance if their parents or guardians ask for it. The state is paying for the extra child-care assistance using $400,000 from millions of dollars in unspent federal funds.
A bill scheduled to be heard this week at the Roundhouse could weaken New Mexico’s Whistleblower Protection Act by making it harder for public employees to file such a claim, critics say.
NMID's media partner NMPBS produced a great segment last week that explored various legislative proposals that would increase government openness, including one that requires more info about how political campaigns are funded.
Here's our look at how the N.M. Legislature can be more transparent, accessible and responsive - and what's keeping that from happening.
COMMENTARY: If you think the political operatives and PACs who package candidates should pick your elected representatives and make campaigns for office incredibly expensive, stop reading and do not answer your door.