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Albuquerque City Council Puts Charter Amendment Limiting Mayor's Power Over City Attorney, Clerk on November Ballot
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How New State Laws Empower Citizens to Sue Local Governments Over Unenforced Nuisance Ordinances
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Executive Order Trims Routine Childhood Vaccines to 11, Sparking Debate Over Herd Immunity
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