Budget crisis requires responsible cuts and reliable revenue sources
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Senate Democrats want a brief special session to address one issue: the urgent budget crisis that faces our state. Continue Reading
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Senate Democrats want a brief special session to address one issue: the urgent budget crisis that faces our state. Continue Reading
Some voters might believe his absurdities and commit atrocities – which include, but are not limited to, electing an individual who has set a tone of hatred and segregation. Continue Reading
Instead of more cuts, the better option would be to raise more money. Continue Reading
I went to college in a different world than kids today who live in the same town and attend the same college. Continue Reading
When many politicians tell you government should “tighten its belt,” notice they never describe exactly what they mean. That’s because their “solutions” hurt real people. Continue Reading
It is probably too late for New Mexico to avoid a long-term care financing catastrophe, but here’s how to reduce the damage and save money. Continue Reading
We have low-cost technology that cuts natural gas waste for oil and gas operators for pennies on the dollar. Continue Reading
Where are we failing our state’s children? What are we missing? Continue Reading
It seems that every week there is a new story in the newspaper showing the consequences of choosing tax cuts for the powerful over public investment. Continue Reading
Police officers would much rather resolve a situation peacefully, but unfortunately they are sometimes put into a position by a suspect who affords them no other option but to use deadly force. Continue Reading
Our nation takes normally curious young people and uneducates them by focusing on testing, which is of no interest to students. Continue Reading
While promising fair distribution of material and social wealth, capitalism delivers quite the opposite. Continue Reading
A good tax expenditure budget — which New Mexico needs — would list all the tax breaks, add up how much they cost, and analyze them to determine if they are doing what they were expected to do. Continue Reading
There’s no place else to cut, so we must raise revenue. Continue Reading
Don’t let Dunn’s ruse of “I’m for the kids” fool you — because if he was, he’d support the BLM rule and the millions it would generate for the children of New Mexico. Continue Reading