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For too long, New Mexicans have been harmed by the irresponsible actions of Wall Street. It’s time to fix the problems that got us here and finally hold Wall Street accountable when it takes risks that jeopardize the entire economy. Continue Reading
Carter Bundy of AFSCME recently urged the “likeable, bright guys” over at the “far-right” Rio Grande Foundation to “Drop the Political Rhetoric and Join the Debate” over how best to spur economic growth in New Mexico. While I share respect for Carter, I could not disagree more with his argument. Continue Reading
I propose the State Land Office offer new oil and gas leases with royalties competitive with what the U.S. Bureau of Land Management offers for the next two years. Bonuses from these new leases will create millions of addition education dollars and create jobs. Continue Reading
When it comes to public corruption, New Mexico keeps turning up on the wrong lists. So far, the proposals to address this endemic problem have not gone far enough. Here are some proposals that would help change the rules of the game. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Think New Mexico would like to propose a better way to close the Santa Fe Public Schools’ deficit that would minimize classroom cuts and give every child the opportunity to learn in a small school. It starts with moving students out of the larger elementary schools. Continue Reading
Since NMPolitics.net started its current fundraising drive almost two weeks ago, 31 people have given a combined total of more than $1,200. The fundraising continues, and I’m asking the rest of you, if you find this site informative, to consider giving. Continue Reading
There is absolutely no reason for Arizona’s new and bad law to be on the books, since the most efficient way of stopping illegal migration is to go after the small gang of criminals who have caused the phenomenon to get out of hand: the employers. Continue Reading
There are many more ways to bring new money to our state but first we must have leaders who can see the potential of our state. I completely endorse the state leaders making state government bigger for the purpose of really supporting the private sector. Continue Reading
Tea party ideological rants about government being evil don’t provide any guidance for how to improve our economy. Instead, now is the time to have a real debate, and a specific, detailed discussion about how to help the private sector rebound and how to improve the public sector. Continue Reading
The district attorney says police were justified in fatally shooting a Las Cruces man in January, but officials won’t release the report that led to that conclusion. The ‘Trust us, we’re the government’ argument isn’t good enough, especially when the government takes a life. Continue Reading
We must put partisan politics aside and find real-world solutions that will put New Mexicans back to work and diversify our economy. We must start with sensible tax and regulatory policies that stop punishing our job creators and encourage innovation in our existing industries and small businesses. Continue Reading
The filibuster has transformed from a rarely and judiciously used procedural tool of debate to a routine weapon of partisan obstruction. The unfortunate result is that the Senate has become a graveyard for good ideas. I’m pushing for senators to change that. Continue Reading
On Earth Day, it is important to note that while we were busy cleaning up the environment, our nation’s economy grew. We have made significant progress in improving the quality of our environment, and the gross domestic product of our country has grown. Continue Reading
Sen. Jeff Bingaman is currently refereeing a congressional fight over a corporate land grab in the Tongass, the country’s largest national forest. The battle could affect his ability to push through a public lands bill for New Mexico and other western states. Continue Reading
It is an inconvenient truth that in 2010, women are still subject to pay inequity. The quest for equal pay can be fought one case at a time, but what is really needed is a cultural shift. Pay equity is a human-rights issue that should concern every citizen. Continue Reading