KUNM Call In Show Thu. 3/26 8a:
The 2015 legislative session has ended, characterized, in part, by partisanship, rancor and a lack of collaboration and cooperation.
Where are the big, bold ideas and actions that will address pressing issues in New Mexico? Who is taking action and advancing ideas that will benefit all New Mexicans, including low-income people, people of color and other disenfranchised communities?
We'll look back at some legislation that passed this session, some that did not, and we'll look forward to hearing from you!
Guests:
- State Senator Lisa Torraco
- State Senator Michael Padilla
News articles recapping the session:
- Multiple articles at New Mexico Political Report
- "Victories Scarce As 60-day Legislative Session's End Nears" from The Santa Fe New Mexican
- "Partisan Spat Kills Millions In NM Funding" from The Charlotte Observer
- "Legislative Session Ends With Acrimony, Gridlock" from The Albuquerque Journal
News articles covering specific legislation:
- Third grade retention
- Kendra's Law for mental illness
- End of police right to seize property without charges of crimes
- $264 million public works bill