Sen. Smith says Martinez’s proposal to cut take-home pay won’t happen
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Here comes what may be the battle of the 2017 legislative session. Continue Reading
How I got started with the Women’s March on Washington Albuquerque Rally — and how you can, too
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Our goal for this event is to present a diverse slate of speakers and performers that will uplift and encourage the crowd to take heart, then take action. Continue Reading
Q&A: Majority Leader Wirth discusses ethics and transparency, the budget, and Michael Sanchez
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New Mexico’s new Senate majority leader says he will work toward bipartisan cooperation, a more predictable schedule that enhances public access to the Senate’s work, and ethics reform. Continue Reading
Ethics commission focus group findings released
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New Mexico First hopes these reports will prove useful to the policymaking community. Continue Reading
Governor seeks more cuts, including reduced employee take-home pay
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Her proposal would reduce take-home pay for tens of thousands of state employees and teachers by increasing their contributions to their retirement plans — and reducing the state’s contributions — by 3.5 percent. Continue Reading
Lawmakers: OK an ethics commission or face a ferocious backlash
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Senators who wanted more time have gotten it. In the upcoming session there is no room for excuses. Continue Reading
An ocean apart, but united in concerns about hate crimes
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The violence in Great Britain after the Brexit vote might hold lessons for America. Continue Reading
State Auditor Keller to resign if elected ABQ mayor
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Gov. Susana Martinez would be responsible for appointing someone to serve the remainder of Keller’s term as auditor, which ends on Dec. 31, 2018. Continue Reading
Trump’s pick for Homeland Security is inheriting a border agency known for human rights abuses
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Congress needs to make sure Gen. Kelly will reform Customs and Border Protection to prevent civil rights abuses. Continue Reading
Conservatives plot their course on the rising ‘sea of red’ in state capitals
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Meeting in private, enthused activists promise that the growing Republican dominance in state government will unleash a wave of laws to cut business taxes, restrict unions and expand school privatization. Continue Reading
There’s nothing to like about state giveaways to Facebook
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The irony that this post will be shared on Facebook isn’t missed on me, but hear me out. Continue Reading
Pearce says Republicans weren’t trying to ‘gut’ House ethics agency
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News organizations, Democrats and others accused Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives this week of trying to “gut” the independent agency that polices House ethics. Continue Reading
Business group lists priorities for legislative session
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Playing defense throughout the legislative session is not a winning strategy, and I am here to tell you that, for New Mexico’s sake, ACI is in it to win it. Continue Reading
Rick Perry’s Texas giveaways
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The soon-to-be U.S. energy secretary doled out billions in grants and tax incentives for corporations while governor of Texas. One $30 million grant went to an energy group that turned out to be a phantom. Continue Reading
Trump and the climate: His hot air on warming is far from the greatest threat
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Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, has frightened many with his embrace of fossil fuels. What’s truly scary, scientists and others say, is how much larger the problem is than one American president. Continue Reading