State of the State Pt. 4: Unity & Optimism

January 21, 2022: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham explains her mindset for 2022 and reaches across the aisle for support from her republican colleagues. Our Line panelists examine the proposed tax cuts, and their benefits, both political and practical. How much of the speech was aimed at the Governor’s reelection? Plus, is there simply too much to get done in just a 30-day session?

Host: Kevin McDonald

Guest: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), New Mexico Governor

Line Opinion Panelists:

Julie Ann Grimm, editor and publisher, Santa Fe Reporter

Kristelle Siarza, Owner and CEO, Siarza Social Digital

Adrian Hedden, reporter, Carlsbad Current-Argus

For More Information:

Governor Wants Tax Cuts, Crackdown on Crime in Election Year – Associated Press

New Mexico Lawmakers Seek Grater Spending, Voter Access – Associated Press

State of the State Address & Annotated Speech – NMPBS

This segment is part of our Your New Mexico Government project, a collaboration between KUNM radio and New Mexico PBS. Support for public media provided by the Thornburg Foundation.