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Two polls tell a story that New Mexicans agree that it is a priority to protect our air, land and water, including during difficult economic times. It is time for our elected officials to listen to the people. Continue Reading
I urge everyone to use today to reflect on what we can do in our daily lives to support the preservation and restoration of our important natural resources. Continue Reading
The proof is in the pudding. Hispanic Republicans like Gov. Susana Martinez – Hispanic Business Magazine’s 2011 Woman of the Year – are making inroads in politics across the nation. Continue Reading
What I will get in the end zone will be exactly what I put in my retirement fund. Why does that work for me and not public education in New Mexico? Continue Reading
The most notable thing about the recently finished 60-day legislative session is not what was signed or not signed by the governor. It was also not what passed and didn’t pass. Much more interesting are the bills that were never even given a fair hearing. Continue Reading
Last month Dianna Duran claimed to have evidence of foreign nationals illegally voting in elections, but she won’t share that evidence with the public. I’ve identified several potential public records act violations stemming from her dealings with me. Continue Reading
Much has been said and written about the court ruling that removed my office from the public corruption prosecution of former N.M. Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and three others. Continue Reading
Senate Bill 19 is supposed to create jobs. But is giving “preferential treatment” to local construction businesses in the best interest of the great body of New Mexicans? Continue Reading
Perhaps the time has come to have a public dialog that is not about charter schools, vouchers, tax credits, magnet schools, free schools, grading schools and teachers, ending social promotion, corporal punishment, and so on. Continue Reading
I support the film industry, but I also support every other industry that provides goods and services that improve quality of life. Thus, my goal as a legislator is to create a friendly environment for all businesses. Continue Reading
Over and over, every April, we are informed by the media that a small number of income tax filers pay a large share of income tax, as though this were remarkable or even alarming. It’s fair, but is that remarkable? Continue Reading
Legislation I’m pushing aims to sustain a good retirement plan while recognizing the reality that an early retirement can no longer be sustained. We must pass this important legislation next year. Continue Reading
So here is a deal: I borrow money from you and do not pay you back ever. Do you want to hear the details of this amazing offer? I take the money you give me without ever paying it back to you. Do we have a deal? Why not? Continue Reading
The final report of the Small-Business Friendly Task Force contains dozens of recommendations for the governor to rescind, revise or repeal environmental, labor, construction and various other public health regulations that exist to protect us all. Continue Reading
A new law requires government agencies to hand over public records in an electronic form if they exist in that form. It’s a small step toward increased transparency and accessibility, but an important step nonetheless. Continue Reading