Sen. Ivey-Soto Removed From Committee, Ronchetti's Call for an Abortion Referendum & Alcohol Tax Increase Under Consideration

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)

Host Lou DiVizio runs through the top headlines to start the week, including news New Mexico State Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto has been removed from his position as chairman of the New Mexico Finance Authority interim committee.

Then, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel talk about the other recent developments in the sexual harassment accusations against Senator Ivey-Soto.

Gene and the Panel also talk through Republican Nominee for Governor Mark Ronchetti's call for a statewide referendum on abortion.

And, our panelists have one final conversation about the possibility the state legislature could raise alcohol taxes in the upcoming 2023 session.

Host: Lou DiVizio

Line Host: Gene Grant

Line Opinion Panelists:

Dede Feldman, fmr. NM State Senator

Merritt Allen, Vox Optima Public Relations

Martha Burk, Author & Political Psychologist

For More Information:

Leaked report roils harassment probe of New Mexico senator- AP News

NM senator defends his reputation while policy silences the people accusing him of misconduct-Source NM

SFR Exclusive: Investigator Found Probable Cause in Ivey-Soto Harassment Case-Santa Fe Reporter

GOP candidate wants referendum on abortion in New Mexico-AP News

Lawmakers say alcohol on 2023 session agenda- New Mexico In Depth

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