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PNM Requests Proposals, Acknowledges the Energy Crisis

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date May 25, 2022
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The Energy Transition Act is shaping up to create the worst energy crisis the southwest has ever seen. On May 17, the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) released data on a comprehensive energy survey. With over 3,000 respondents, New Mexicans clearly prioritized affordable and reliable energy with 7 out of 10 preferring either affordability or […]

Tags Affordable Energy, Blackouts, Energy Crisis, Michelle Lujan Grisham, New Mexico Energy Transition Act (ETA), Nuclear Energy, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Poverty, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), Reliable Energy, Renewable Energy, San Juan Generating Station

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Texas Severs Ties with NSBA, All States Should Follow Suit

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date May 24, 2022
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Texas is the most recent state to leave the NSBA following the “domestic terrorism” controversy involving Biden’s Attorney General Merrick Garland. The Texas School Board Association (TSBA) announced on Monday that it was cutting ties with the National School Boards Association (NSBA). The NSBA sent a letter to President Biden in September 2021 requesting federal […]

Tags American Federation for Children (AFC), Corey DeAngelis, Department of Justice (DOJ), Domestic Terrorists, Education, Education Reform, Families, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National School Boards Association (NSBA), Parents, Patriot Act, School Choice, Texas School Board Association

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Latest Unemployment Rates of the American Southwest

Post author By Patrick M. Brenner
Post date May 20, 2022
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The latest unemployment figures have been released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. In April 2022, New Mexico tops the list as the state with the worst unemployment rate in the country at 5.3%. Utah was among the best at 1.9%, with only Nebraska reporting a lower unemployment rate. State Labor force Unemployed […]

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