May 26, 2020
On this week's discussion podcast Paul and Wally acknowledge and appreciate the soldiers who have fought for the United States and died in battle. In part due to the relative lack of options this particular holiday, Paul and Wally record the podcast on Memorial Day itself.
As has become tradition in recent months the two offer the
latest updates on COVID 19 starting with the fact that New Mexico's
special session is now scheduled for June 18. The Gov. seems to
think the State is in great shape due to the existence of a "rainy
day fund" totaling about $1.7 billion, but Wally and Paul beg to
differ.
Also, an NM In Depth story asserts that public schools may avert
deep cuts (at least in the June session). Paul believes the Gov. is
waiting until after the November election to make the tough
decisions.
New Mexico is among the strictest US states when it comes to being
locked down according to a report from Wallethub.
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal argues that the
Coronavirus slowdown and drop in oil prices threatens the shale
boom for years. Wally is more hopeful.
Paul discusses candidates of both parties in the ongoing primary
elections who have and haven't signed the Rio Grande Foundation's
pledge not to raise taxes:
https://errorsofenchantment.
Finally, in a scary story that has the support of the Gov.,
New Mexico's Secretary of Tourism says that New Mexico may
potentially not have meetings of 100+ people for a year or 18
months. This would mean the cancellation of many events that make
New Mexico so unique including the Balloon Fiesta not just for this
year but for two years, not to mention sports, weddings, the State
Fair, and many more.