Hanna Colton, public health and education reporter with KUNM, sits down with me in-studio to talk about a few of the education bills that are on deck at the Roundhouse. She also breaks down how you can find out more about the bills yourself.

I talk with Matt Grubs about the Wholesale Prescription Drug Act (SB1) to get a sense of its chances of passing and how it will affect New Mexicans. We talk about the "Red Flag" legislation and it's potential. We also chat about fiscal responsibility in government. To read the SB1 bill click here

Julie Ann Grimm from the Santa Fe Reporter shares some insight on what happened in the House Appropriations Committee when the Administrative Office of the Courts submitted their unifed budget. She also talks about the status of New Mexico's judicial system and comments on where we have room to improve.

Antonia Gonzales is the anchor and producer of National Native News and a correspondent for New Mexico PBS. We talk about some of the legislative issues that are important to the native community in New Mexico. She also speaks on the relationship between tribal leaders and state lawmakers, noting that while progress has been made, there is much more to be done. ***** This podcast is part of the project: Your N.M. Government. Funding for our legislative coverage is provided, in part, by the

I had a great talk with Gwyneth Doland of KNME, where we discuss the fiscal responsiblity of our elected officals, the merits of the "Opportunity Scholarship," and the odds of recreational cannabis becoming a reality for New Mexico.

An in-studio talk with Hannah Colton, public health reporter for KUNM, where we discuss the education proposals on the docket for the 54th session of the state Legislature. We also talk about the governor's plans to increase the quality of the state's early childhood education program, as well as the Opportunity Scholarship proposal that is aimed to help older New Mexicans continue their education. Here's the bill for the Early Childhood Education plan, HB 83 . * * * * * This podcast is part of

The legislative session is underway—30 days to pass measures and laws that affect everyone in New Mexico. What‘s being considered? Who’s behind these bills? How will they make an impact on your life?