KUNM commentary: New Mexico’s economy and 70% Medicaid rate for live births

If you haven’t already heard, recent media reports have found that 70% of New Mexico births are funded by Medicaid. Some, including former New Mexico Senator Dede Feldman don’t seem to think this is a problem.

Needless to say, there are indeed many issues with this high level of welfare dependency in New Mexico. My commentary for KUNM 89.9FM can be heard on the radio starting today and at this link.