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Blame Corporations for Medical Malpractice Problems, Not Patients

Submitted by Dominique DuPont As a mother whose first-born daughter lives with a severe brain injury due to medical negligence, I’ve seen firsthand the immense costs of lifelong medical care. In 2013, my daughter suffered brain damage during her delivery because a hospital’s medication protocols were not followed. Thanks to the justice my family received, […]

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Cannabis Testing Bill Moves Forward

By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to remove cannabis from the list of substances employers test for during employment drug screenings in most cases is being discussed in the Roundhouse. Under HB 230 employees would also not be considered “impaired” if  cannabis metabolites show up in a test sample. “The purpose of this bill is really to […]

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Cannabis Testing Bill Moves Forward

By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to remove cannabis from the list of substances employers test for during employment drug screenings in most cases is being discussed in the Roundhouse. Under HB 230 employees would also not be considered “impaired” if  cannabis metabolites show up in a test sample. “The purpose of this bill is really to […]

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Bernalillo County Commission Confirms its Official Support of Two State Bills

By Rodd Cayton The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind  two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would […]

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Bernalillo County Commission Confirms its Official Support of Two State Bills

By Rodd Cayton The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind  two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would […]