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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
Twice in the last week I had an out-of-brain experience that has left me quite brainless. Continue Reading
A change in House leadership was needed earlier this year, but most Democrats and Republicans instead opted for the status quo. While they’re busy playing games, who is doing the business of the people they were elected to represent? Continue Reading
The N.M. Supreme Court has appointed a commission to examine how the courts might better serve New Mexico. You can help by taking an online survey. Continue Reading
Some are complaining that Gov. Susana Martinez remains in campaign mode during the legislative session. Others accuse her of breaking state law by using campaign funds to pay for issue advocacy instead of campaigning. The tension between the two reveals a potential gray area in the law. Continue Reading
Congratulations, administration and its supporters: Through this unwillingness to engage people with actual knowledge of the film industry, you have sent New Mexico plummeting from a globally respected position of leadership straight into the gutter. Continue Reading
The recent bipartisan compromise endorsed unanimously by my colleagues and I on the House Taxation and Revenue Committee demonstrates that New Mexico is still willing to incentivize film production in our state but sets a reasonable limit on the annual negative impact to the state’s general fund. Continue Reading
Promoting government transparency and accessibility is what motivates me to publish this site. It’s why I called out senators last week for passing an unconstitutional rule and challenged the governor to expand webcasting. But I need your help to continue doing that work. Continue Reading
As the secretary-designate for the Energy Department, I agreed to background investigations by both the Rules Committee and the Department of Public Safety. The issue was whether private eyes would be held liable for the misuse of personal and family information. Continue Reading
A new Senate rule that may be aimed at trying to stop the governor’s webcasting not only infringes on the governor’s right to document what’s happening in legislative committees – it also led to me being inappropriately questioned on Thursday. Continue Reading
This insane union busting is going to turn the whole darn country into one of those maqiladoras in Mexico. Continue Reading
New Mexicans are demanding, and rightfully so, more transparency and higher ethical standards from their public servants. Continue Reading
My family and I are forever thankful for the wonderful opportunity afforded to me by Senator Bingaman and his staff more than 10 years ago, when I was selected to be a U.S. Senate page. Continue Reading
New Mexico and America are spending more money on education while producing worse outcomes. What if we shut down the schools and invest the money instead? Just let the kids stay home and study on the Internet. Continue Reading
The recession that has forced budget cuts is ending and there is hope that critical services can be restored as early as this fall. Continue Reading