Gregg Hull and Deb Haaland discuss fixing CYFD in New Mexico
Gregg Hull and Deb Haaland discussed plans to reform child welfare in New Mexico during broadcast interviews. The state gubernatorial candidates addressed leadership changes for the troubled Children, Youth, & Families Department. Host Jessica Barron interviewed both nominees on the program.
The state child welfare agency experienced years of dysfunction and child deaths under department supervision. Hull represents the Republican ticket. Haaland is the Democratic nominee.
The candidates weighed in on recent proposals to remove the agency from executive oversight. Lawmakers considered removing the department from direct control by the governor. Barron asked each candidate how they would fix the agency.
State legal representatives also addressed separate corporate litigation in court. Attorneys for the State of New Mexico want Facebook parent Meta to pay a record penalty. The state seeks a $40 billion verdict following a jury finding.
Jurors previously determined that Facebook willfully deceived users regarding corporate data-sharing practices. The requested judgment would mark the largest penalty ever awarded in any court case nationwide.
The Children, Youth, & Families Department oversees child protective services and welfare programs across the region. Lawmakers at the Santa Fe Roundhouse debate policy changes affecting executive departments. These state decisions guide actions from City Hall to Washington.
The weekly program examines decisions made by state leaders and Congressional representatives. New episodes air Sundays at 10 a.m. on KRQE News.
