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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2024 · 1H

Wrapping Up the 2024 Legislative Session

from New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS) · host New Mexico PBS

Lou DiVizio opens the show with headlines from around the state, including the potential the Governor could call for a special legislative session to address public safety concerns. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland hosts a three-part discussion with two journalists recapping New Mexico's 2024 legislative session. Gwyneth asks Shaun Griswold, editor of Source New Mexico, and Trip Jennings, executive director of New Mexico In Depth, about the approved state budget, which public education and public health bills passed, and the environmental and public health bills that didn't pass in Santa Fe.  Immigration reform advocates were shocked earlier this month when the state Senate rejected an asylum seekers' detention bill. Sophia Genovese, an attorney with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, tells Executive Producer Jeff Proctor when she knew the bill's life would be cut short.  We head back to the Roundhouse one last time this session with Gwyneth, as she catches up with several lawmakers and policy advocates to talk about a wide range of influential issues, including a failed oil and gas regulation bill, increased funding for state roads and money set aside for health care.  Segments: 2024 Legislative Recap Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland  Guests:  Trip Jennings, executive director, New Mexico In Depth  Shaun Griswold, editor, Source NM  Asylum Seekers Detention Bill Dies in Senate  Correspondent: Jeff Proctor  Guest:  Sophia Genovese, attorney, New Mexico Immigrant Law Center  2024 Legislature Recap: Health Care Bills & Funds for Roads  Correspondent: Gwyneth Doland  Guests:  Tannis Fox, attorney, Western Environmental Law Center  Rep. Jared Hembree (R), Roswell  Rep. Cathrynn Brown (R), Carlsbad  Rep. Jenifer Jones (R), Deming  Rep. Kathleen Cates (D), Rio Rancho  For More Information: NM House sends state budget to gov for signature – KUNM   Nearly $750 million transportation project bill to fix NM’s roads clears Senate floor –KRQE   Affirmative consent bill passes New Mexico Legislature after five attempts – Source NM  Tribal education trust fund is dead, legislative sponsor says – Source NM  N.M. Senate narrowly rejects ban on immigrant detention, supporters warn abuses will carry on – Source NM  Capitol Recap: Lawmakers zoom through final efforts on last day of session – Albuquerque Journal         

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