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    Government hiding data showing EV mandates disproportionately burden lower-Income families

    New Mexico’s lack of transparency and fabricated data on electric vehicle mandates raises serious concerns about their disproportionate impact on lower-income families and the erosion of democratic accountability.

    Originally published inAlbuquerque Journal

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  September 1, 2024

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    The Hidden Costs of New Mexico’s New Building Codes: A Threat to Affordable Housing

    New Mexico’s new building codes may drive up home construction costs, potentially pricing many families out of the housing market and undermining efforts to affordability.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  August 13, 2024

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    New Mexico Paid Sick Leave Takes Effect July 1

    Even employers with a single employee are obligated to implement a sick leave policy under the new law. Next month, on July 1, 2022, the New Mexico Paid Sick Leave Law will take effect. The Healthy…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  June 1, 2022

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