Senator Mimi Stewart Defends Local School Funding
State senator argues against Gov Susana Martinez plan to divert funds from the public school finance formula. She cites 21 million in below the line spending and calls for equal distribution to support all districts and teachers. Local autonomy and merit pay reforms are emphasized as risks to classroom needs and student outcomes.
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Susana Martinez
Spe
Public Education Department
American Statistical Association
New Mexico
Martinez
U.S
Mimi Stewart
Albuquerque
State House
Senate
House
Mimi.stewart
Amlegis
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on common ground amid protests and police shootings
An editorial cites Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's essay urging unity in discussions about race and policing. It highlights misperceptions about protests, the harm of divisive rhetoric, and the need to address systemic issues and trust between communities and police.
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National Basketball Association
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Abdul-Jabbar
New York Police Department
Rafael Ramos
Wenjian Liu
Los Angeles Times
New York City
Missouri History Museum
Zoo-Museum
Ferguson
NYPD
Patrick Lynch
New York
Bill de Blasio
Ramos
Liv
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
University City
Jay Nixon
Joshua Williams
Berkeley
Tim Zoll
Michael Brown
Antonio Martin
Vonderrit Myers
Coyotes protect forests and farms through ecosystem services
The article argues coyotes support healthy ecosystems by controlling rodents and maintaining biodiversity. It notes their role in water, air, soil health, and forest regeneration, and criticizes illegal killing contests as unproductive and harmful to wildlife balance. It references New Mexico wildlife laws and public sentiment.
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New Mexico
VA Wait List Scandal Prompts Firing And Claims Of Retaliation
A Phoenix VA hospital administrator was fired over the wait list scandal and a wrongful termination suit alleges top officials, including General Shinseki, knew of wait list problems since 2009. The judge cited senior managers avoiding punishment, while critics point to protected officials in government scandals and perceived retaliation against whistleblowers.
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Phoenix VA
Sharon Helman
General Shinseki
Helman
General Shin
Obama
Ms. Helman
White House
National Department
Hillary Clinton
Valerie Jarred
Benghazi
Valerie Jarrett
Susan Rice
Lois Lerner
IRS
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