Straight talk on the federal budget
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Despite our reliance on the feds, New Mexicans would be wise to accept an ounce of prevention now, because the ‘cure’ for fiscal incontinence will not be pretty. Continue Reading
Los Alamos cuts an opportunity for New Mexico
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It is time for political leaders of all parties here in New Mexico to understand that economic development must be driven by the private sector. Continue Reading
Tax reform: Focus on broadness and income
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The good news is that New Mexico’s elected leaders are having serious discussions about tax friendliness and policies that generate economic growth. Continue Reading
Rhode Island pension reforms are a model for NM
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Rhode Island’s is not the only reform model in terms of specific policies, but it is a model for New Mexico in terms of political will and desire to preserve itself for future generations. Continue Reading
Industrialized education, really?
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Very rarely do the left wingers who continuously criticize any attempt to reform New Mexico’s foundering education system say anything that surprises me. But Emanuele Corso, in his recent attack piece, has actually flipped reality upside down with this particular accusation. Continue Reading
NM is on cusp of economic transformation
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New Mexico faces rapidly-changing economic and political realities. The situation provides both peril and opportunities for New Mexicans, but there will be a transitional period and it may not be easy. Continue Reading
Time to end social promotion in New Mexico schools
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Redistricting must be the first priority in the legislative session, but it is hard to see that turning around New Mexico’s dire education results can be anything but a top priority for legislators. Continue Reading
Rail Runner: It’s time to stop digging
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New Mexico’s economy is still in the doldrums. Only oil and gas are holding steady. Rather than letting the Rail Runner suck up more money and resources, it’s time to throw on the brakes and stop the wasteful spending. Continue Reading
Does the Constitution have meaning?
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While Michael Hays seems to think that the Founding Fathers were a bunch of racists and sexists who could not possibly have any useful ideas for us “moderns,” I believe that the Constitution was a work of genius. Continue Reading
Is American manufacturing dead?
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While the U.S. economy continues to suffer, manufacturing in this country is no more “dead” than the rest of the economy, regardless of what Stephan Helgesen wrote in recent columns. Continue Reading
Federalism is key to America’s future
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Restoring a truly “federal” government as the founders of our nation intended would resolve many of today’s thorniest problems. Continue Reading
Reality finally setting in on federal budget
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Dueling budget proposals from President Barack Obama and Rep. Paul Ryan have worthwhile elements, but at the same time, both avoid making some tough, but necessary, cuts to the federal leviathan. Continue Reading
Free market, not regulation, key to cost-effective health care
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Until we have policies in place that encourage a competitive market, no amount of reviews or transparency will make health insurance – or health care – more affordable. Continue Reading
The real status of NM’s government workforce and pensions
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Government workers in New Mexico are smart enough to know that they are benefitting tremendously in terms of pay and benefits. Otherwise they’d ask for their $600,000 in political contributions back! Continue Reading
Education spending is up dramatically; performance is stagnant
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New Mexico’s K-12 system has seen funding rise for the better part of two decades. But until dramatic reforms are undertaken, more money won’t save a failing system. Continue Reading