NM Legislative Session Begins

23/01/2023 1h 4min

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Episode Synopsis

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio kicks off the show with headlines from around the state, including an update on the detention status of the suspect charged in the string of shootings targeting lawmakers. 
Then, listen to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 2023 State of the State Address for context on her priorities as lawmakers begin discussions on potential legislation. 
And, NMiF Political Correspondent Gwyneth Doland speaks with three state lawmakers about where they'd like to focus some of that $3.6B surplus.

Host: Lou DiVizio
Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland 
Guests: 
St. Sen. Crystal R. Diamond, (R) NM District 35 - Doña Ana
St. Sen. Roberto J. Gonzales, (D) NM District 6 – Los Alamos
St. Rep. Jason Harper, (R) NM District 57 – Sandoval County

For More Information: 
New Mexico lawmakers launch 60-day session in busy capitol- Albuquerque Journal
State of the State response: GOP says gov. can't spend way out of state's problems- Santa Fe New Mexican
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