New Mexico tax reform faces deeper questions amid incentives
New Mexico's tax system draws sharp criticism as lawmakers push incentives to attract firms while acknowledging a faulty structure. Experts note outdated corporate tax rules and a pervasive gross receipts tax, with reform efforts stalled by political inertia and partial measures.
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Jerry Ortiz Y Pino
Ernst & Young
Maine
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Editorial on Stolen Valor Act and free speech disputes
The piece argues against Public Law 109-437 the Stolen Valor Act as unconstitutional. It cites Xavier Alvarez’s false claims of military honors and questions whether lying about decorations can be criminalized without restricting First Amendment rights. It urges the Supreme Court to strike down the law.
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Roundhouse
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Senate
House
George W. Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
Xavier Alvarez
Three Valleys
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Supreme Court
Book ban reshapes Tucson school discourse
Houston writer Tony Diaz cites Tucson Unified School District ethnic studies bans as a step toward broader censorship. Diaz argues the 2011 Arizona law restricting ethnic studies foreshadows wider book bans and challenges to open inquiry.
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Tucson Unified
Arizona
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Librotrafi canta movement aims to smuggle books into Arizona
Diaz leads the Librotrafi cante effort to bring banned books into Arizona with mid March caravan arrivals. Underground libraries and classrooms are planned, supported by mainstream groups like the Association of American Publishers, as social media spreads the project.
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Arizona
Association of American Publishers
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Sandra Cisneros
Roswell Teen Wins Presidential Scholarship at McMurry
Jennifer Kay Rymer, 17, daughter of David and (Mrs.) Rymer, of Roswell, was awarded a Presidential Scholarship for 1987-88 at McMurry College. She is a Goddard High School senior, eligible by top 25 percent ranking with ACT 21 or higher qualifying for extra funds.
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Roswell
McMurry College
Thomas Kim
McMurry
Rymer
David Rymer
Goddard High School
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