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Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state universal child care system

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NEWS Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state's universal child care system Duke Rodriguez alleges in lawsuit that Lujan Grisham administration overstepped its authority SANTA FE — The rules governing New Mexico’s first-of-its-kind universal child care program could be struck down under a new lawsuit contending Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration overstepped its authority in implementing them. Specifically, the lawsuit filed in state district court in Albuquerque by Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez claims the governor’s administration illegally launched the state-subsidized child care program before getting approval from the Legislature to do so. The lawsuit was also filed by two other plaintiffs — state Sen.

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Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state universal child care system

NEWS Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state's universal child care system Duke Rodriguez alleges in lawsuit that Lujan Grisham administration overstepped its authority SANTA FE — The rules governing New Mexico’s first-of-its-kind universal child care program could be struck down under a new lawsuit contending Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration overstepped its authority in implementing them. Specifically, the lawsuit filed in state district court in Albuquerque by Republican gubernatorial candidate Duke Rodriguez claims the governor’s administration illegally launched the state-subsidized child care program before getting approval from the Legislature to do so. The lawsuit was also filed by two other plaintiffs — state Sen.

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