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Appeals Court Judge Elaine Lujan rules “free childcare” adopted by MLG on her own without legislative approval is fine. 

The national group Independent Women’s Forum launches an ad campaign on NM schools.

The Social Security retirement fund is projected to become insolvent by 2032. This will trigger an automatic, across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% for all retirees unless Congress acts.

Paul and Wally discuss interesting state by state data from Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Space X had an initial public offering and Elon Musk is now said to be a “trillionaire.” What does it mean? Are the lefties correct that this is bad?

RGF is hosting an America 250 event with Timothy Sandefur. 

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If you care about housing in New Mexico or the State’s economic condition don’t miss this conversation!

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NM has an $850 million oil and gas windfall, but New Mexicans won’t see any of that.

MLG is proud of our higher education ranking?

Bernalillo County is looking to offer $1.2 billion in IRB’s for a massive West Side solar facility.

New Mexico’s Chamber of Commerce issued a report that provides sound ideas for economic reform.

ABQ City Council to reconsider a gross receipts tax hike for a swimming pool and possibly place it on the ballot for this fall.

RGF has an opinion piece on the LFC study on economic development incentives.

Paul provides a recap on the Foundation’s recent event with Anastasia Boden.

Paul is heading to SE New Mexico for a series of talks.

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The post 816 Anastasia Boden – Legal Issues and U.S. Supreme Court appeared first on Tipping Point New Mexico.

Paul and Wally handicap the Republican and Democrat primaries for governor.

In a bizarre comment MLG tells a group at a public speech that “Democrats don’t need men’s votes”

ABQ claims the “guaranteed basic income” is a success. What’s the real story?

NM’s Supreme Court recently ruled that APS had to disclose a big payout to a former superintendent.

What’s the federal SPEED Act & why would it be a win for both left and right?

Paul was recently on another podcast discussing data centers.

New Mexico’s teacher unions are 20th-strongest among US states. Why? What does this mean?

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Overregulation is among many economic problems facing NM. A report from Cicero Institute highlights the issues and a path forward.

The LFC study released dealing with tax breaks (discussed last week) has been put out. Paul and Wally have further details and thoughts.

NM is actually ahead of the curve on something!

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Additionally, in 2019 Candelaria was the sponsor of New Mexico’s Energy Transition Act which Paul calls “the worst bill passed during Lujan Grisham’s time in office.” They discuss the legislation, why it has created the need for PNM to find a suitor (currently Blackstone, a private equity firm), and other flaws. You don’t want to miss this conversation about two of the most important policy issues in New Mexico

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ABQ spends considerable amounts on the arts. Where does the money go?

Whatever happened to taxpayer subsidized Unser Crossing.

New Mexico politicians “grapple” with the oil and gas boom.

New Mexico sees limited benefit from tax incentives.

The NY Times highlights NM’s lousy education outcomes.

Friend of the show and private sector space analyst Doug Messier calls Virgin Galactic “Zeppelins of Today.”

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