Spaceport Financing Sparks New Mexico Taxpayer Critique
A columnist critiques Spaceport America and Rail Runner financing in New Mexico, arguing both ventures relied on political pushes and now burden taxpayers with debt. State Sen. Lee Cotter proposes SB 157 to bar using tax dollars for salaries and expenses the debt. The piece questions ongoing promises and calls for fiscally responsible governance.
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Santa Fe
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Lee Cotter
Dona Ana County
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Cofia Ana
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Public holds key insights from Medicare drug spending data
The CMS releases a Medicare drug spending dashboard showing 2014 costs across 80 medications. Sovaldi led expenditures at 3.1 billion with 33,000 beneficiaries and a $1000 per pill price at market entry. Vimovo saw the largest per unit increase, up 543 percent from 2013 to 2014. Remodulin totaled 165.3 million across 1,235 users. The database aims to inform consumers, providers, and researchers about drug cost trends and affordability.
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Code of Conduct for Local Officials Key to Voter Decision
Kerry Adams argues against Proposition 46 and for a locally enacted code of conduct for councilors. The columnist advocates embedding standards in governing body rules to empower censures and protect due process, urging voters to vote no to preserve proper implementation.
Udall Seeks Summer Interns From New Mexico Colleges
U S Sen Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students to apply for summer internships in his Washington DC office. Sessions run May 31 July 15 with an March 15 deadline. Interns will gain policy and press relations exposure, attend hearings, and hear speakers.
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