Let voters decide on PRC reform
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The scandal-plagued Public Regulation Commission clearly needs structural reform. All that stands in the way of voters getting the chance to implement it is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez. Continue Reading
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The scandal-plagued Public Regulation Commission clearly needs structural reform. All that stands in the way of voters getting the chance to implement it is Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez. Continue Reading
Every day we are distracted by menial education reforms or grandstanding on driver’s licenses is another day lost. Continue Reading
I’m glad Sen. Eric Griego and AFSCME have brought contractor disclosure into the debate about government transparency. But the proposal they convinced the Senate to approve – an overly broad amendment to the Sunshine Portal – is simply not appropriate. Continue Reading
As one doctor to another, I respectfully ask Senator Smith to become “Doctor Yes” for our smallest residents and most valuable and vulnerable resource. Continue Reading
The proposal to increase early childhood education funding is a chance to make a huge difference in the futures of tens of thousands of New Mexico children. Continue Reading
President Obama and his cabinet have infringed upon a basic private right their newest sweeping federal mandate. Continue Reading
Jim Collie of Albuquerque and the others who donated last week gave a combined $1,880, or just over 10 percent of the $18,000 I’m trying to raise by April 30 so I can hire a reporter. Join them! Click on the headline to make a donation. Continue Reading
Everyone seems to think Americans are selfish, and only interested in feathering their own nests. In my experience, that’s not true. We all want to contribute to our country. We can do a lot more than we’ve been asked to do so far. Continue Reading
Senate Bill 36 is a scheme to hijack funding for education, health care and public safety to finance public road improvements and infrastructure that benefits private developments. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s economy is improving, a little, and the result is that the state budget is growing, a little, for the first time in years. But this is not the time to go on a big spending spree. Continue Reading
I salute my partners in this effort, Republicans and Democrats, at the state and local level. Without their commitment of funds, success would not be in our sights. Let’s all work together to get this across the finish line. Continue Reading
According to one report, New Mexico loses 71 students every school day. We cannot maintain the status quo – it’s not working. Continue Reading
As long as lawmakers refuse to webcast and archive all their proceedings, the governor and others will do it for them. And those others will be champions of open government, while legislators will continue to look like they have something to hide. Continue Reading
Enacting tax-credit scholarship legislation will enable lower-income and special-needs students to attend schools that will better meet their needs. Continue Reading
I intend to add another journalist with his or her own skills and passions to NMPolitics.net’s reporting staff, but I need your help to make it happen. This year’s fundraising drive begins today, and I’m trying to raise $18,000. Click on the headline to make a donation! Continue Reading