New Mexico sees one of largest GDP decreases in country

(The Center Square) – New Mexico had one of the largest decreases in gross domestic product (GDP) among states in this year's first quarter.

The state's GDP shrank 4.7 percent from January to March, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Only Wyoming, Alaska, North Dakota, and West Virginia had larger GDP decreases.

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The Supreme Court has overturned precedent dozens of times, including striking down legal segregation and reversing Roe

It is a central principle of law: Courts, including the Supreme Court, are supposed to follow earlier decisions – precedent – to resolve current disputes. But on rare occasions, Supreme Court justices conclude that one of the court’s past constitutional precedents has to go, so they overrule it.

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46 states saw GDP decline in first quarter of this year

(The Center Square) – Forty-six of the 50 U.S. states saw a decline in gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2022, newly released federal data shows.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday that only Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire and Vermont bucked the trend with increases in GDP in the first three months of this year.

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Death Notice – Johnny F. Maxwell

Johnny F. Maxwell

May 24, 1954 — June 21, 2022

Memorial Services are pending for Lamar resident Johnny F. Maxwell.

Mr. Maxwell, known to his family and friends as John, was born May 24, 1954, to Prince and Rose (Phinnessee) Maxwell and passed away June 21, 2022, at his home. John was 68.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Willis James Hurde and Hurley Hurde; sister, Gloria Morris; and a special aunt and uncle, Nelson and Sarah Grayson.

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