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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
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
We should all be thinking of the impact our actions have on creating more opportunities and more long-term employment in the Land of Enchantment. Continue Reading
The state should enact a tax credit of up to $500 for any parent or guardian who pays for any qualified educational expense – no matter if that child is in a public or private school. Continue Reading
Never before have the stakes been so high; never before have we needed new leadership, new direction and vision for our state Democratic Party. Continue Reading
Traveling the state over the past few months has renewed my optimism for 2012 through my interaction with our active, grassroots Democrats who are all ready and geared up to win next November. Continue Reading
As the deadline to sign legislation ticks down to noon on Friday, thousands of New Mexico hunters have a message for Gov. Susana Martinez: Don’t forget us. Continue Reading
Until we have policies in place that encourage a competitive market, no amount of reviews or transparency will make health insurance – or health care – more affordable. Continue Reading
This week, Governor Martinez has an opportunity to strengthen the state’s ability to protect consumers from unjustified rising health insurance premiums. Continue Reading
New Mexico is one of a handful of states that continues to lose jobs, prolonging the recession well past its June 2009 “official end” for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and their families. The top priority for policymakers for the foreseeable future must be to create jobs. Continue Reading
The recent article by “John Adams” promotes two pieces of misinformation. First, it claims that large out-of-state corporations do not pay corporate income tax on the income earned in New Mexico. Second, it claims that small local businesses suffer unfair competition because they do pay such taxes. Continue Reading
We do not have to sacrifice the beauty of Otero Mesa to develop its energy reserves. All we need is leadership to bring the two sides together. Continue Reading
If America is to survive this severe economic downturn, we will need to retrench and spend more money at home, but it is shortsighted of us to pull the plug on foreign aid when American companies are benefiting from the orders. Continue Reading
I was concerned to read that Rep. Mary Helen Garcia is a proponent of getting rid of the Electoral College. The Electoral College is a gift to rural states like New Mexico. Continue Reading
A bill that would complete State Investment Council reforms by removing the governor as chairperson is waiting to be signed. It is up to the governor to seize the opportunity to protect our state’s financial future and put our SIC on sure footing for generations to come. Continue Reading