President destroys conscience protections
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President Obama and his cabinet have infringed upon a basic private right their newest sweeping federal mandate. Continue Reading
Mr. President, call on me
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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
An affront to your wallet and your civil rights
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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
Time to be cautious in budgeting
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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
Thanks to cooperation, Paseo rebuild project is so close
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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
It’s time to embrace education reforms
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According to one report, New Mexico loses 71 students every school day. We cannot maintain the status quo – it’s not working. Continue Reading
Now is the time for tax-credit scholarships
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Enacting tax-credit scholarship legislation will enable lower-income and special-needs students to attend schools that will better meet their needs. Continue Reading
The merits of the Heart Gallery are not at issue
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The governor is free to maintain a permanent exhibit of photographs of children up for adoption in the Governor’s Gallery. However, permanent or long-term exhibits of agencies or organizations throughout the State Capitol are not permitted, no matter how meritorious. Continue Reading
Taxes matter; here’s why
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Imagine how we would sound if we used words like “roads,” “education,” “public safety,” and “heath care” instead of “taxes.” Would you want to be heard saying, “I can’t believe I pay for roads when I fill my gas tank?” Or, “First responders really hike up the cost of my mortgage?” Continue Reading
Urging both sides to compromise on driver’s license issue
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We obviously have a major problem with people taking advantage of this progressive and well-intended law. It is a problem of fraud, and it needs to be acknowledged and solved. Continue Reading
NM homeowners need help
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On Wednesday we joined more than 60 faith and community leaders in the rotunda of the state capitol to call on state legislators to take action this year to help struggling New Mexican homeowners keep their homes. Continue Reading
Rhode Island pension reforms are a model for NM
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Rhode Island’s is not the only reform model in terms of specific policies, but it is a model for New Mexico in terms of political will and desire to preserve itself for future generations. Continue Reading
Immigration reform is more than just driver’s licenses
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We can continue the political soap opera over driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants or comprehensively tackle immigration issues impacting our daily lives. I’m sponsoring legislation that attempts to do the latter. I invite others to help me improve it. Continue Reading
It’s time for tax fairness and transparency
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It’s time to close the tax loophole for out-of-state corporations and provide more transparency and accountability when it comes to tax “incentives.” Will we choose the priorities of Wall Street or Main Street? Continue Reading
Seven steps to restore a healthy America
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In seven steps, America can be on a healthy path to prosperity. Repealing Obamacare is the first step to recovery. Continue Reading