Paul and Dowd discuss some questions that Paul raised in a
recent piece about the upcoming 2019 legislative session. With
Republicans largely on the sidelines how will debates over
spending, tapping the permanent fund, and marijuana legalization
work out? Are Democrats serious about gross receipts tax
reform?
Dowd covers recent data showing that the Farmington and Santa
Fe are still lagging in terms of overall job numbers from a decade
ago.
The Secretary of State has proposed same day voter
registration. Is that a game-changer?
APS and the City of Albuquerque will not be sharing the cost
of holding an election this February meaning that taxpayers in the
school district will be fronting the full $1 million+ cost of
holding the mail-in vote over big property tax hikes.
The dispute between the Keller Administration and the Build
Your Dreams Bus Company is escalating. Dowd and Paul
discuss.
Finally, both Dowd and Paul had interesting Holiday vacations
that brought forth thoughts on New Mexico and its economic
situation.
About the Podcast
Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.