A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week. During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]
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City Council defers bill that would increase apprenticeships on some city projects
A proposal to fix the workforce shortages for construction projects and increase job opportunities for younger people in Albuquerque is on hold after city councilors deferred the bill earlier this week. During their Oct. 21 meeting, councilors debated the Apprenticeship Empowerment ordinance — sponsored by Councilors Tammy Fiebelkorn and Dan Champine — which would require […]
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Regulators of the local water system want to hear from experts and members of the public before deciding what to do about fluoride in the Albuquerque area’s drinking water. Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority staff Wednesday shared with board members background information on the history of fluoridation and the possible future of the practice […]
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In light of recent study, water board wants to hear more about the safety of fluoride
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