With revenue forecast ‘on track,’ furloughs not needed, economist says
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The state employee furloughs Gov. Susana Martinez has said could begin as soon as this week aren’t necessary, a New Mexico State University economist says. Continue Reading
Russia’s shadow-war in a wary Europe
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Fears of Russian meddling in a French vote reflect an overt and covert influence campaign. Continue Reading
Legislative Council asks Supreme Court to invalidate guv’s vetoes
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If successful, the petition would reinstate funding for the Legislature, higher education and other agencies. Continue Reading
Albuquerque’s rape kit crisis worsening, state auditor says
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Albuquerque’s inventory of untested sexual assault evidence kits containing DNA is growing, State Auditor Tim Keller, also a mayoral candidate, told the City Council this week. Continue Reading
Governor preps for furloughs as budget standoff continues
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The conflation of furloughs in the current fiscal year with a standoff over funding government for the next year may be a negotiating tactic. Continue Reading
Student body presidents decry politics, plead for university funding
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The student body presidents at six New Mexico universities are urging Gov. Susana Martinez and state lawmakers to put politics aside and fund higher education. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Carruthers pushes back against higher education veto
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Known for diplomacy, Garrey Carruthers, now NMSU’s chancellor, isn’t pointing fingers. But he has complained about higher education being “caught up in a political strategy.” Continue Reading
It’s war: Legislature to sue governor, try for extraordinary session
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Meanwhile, the state’s economic woes and the Roundhouse standoff are having a tangible impact on New Mexicans. Continue Reading
The Trump Administration lost again in court, this time on voter ID
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A federal judge ruled that Texas’ voter ID was intended to discriminate against blacks and Latinos. The Department of Justice tried to argue otherwise. Continue Reading
Texas’ hate crime law results in few convictions, lots of disappointment
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In Texas, the tiny number of successful prosecutions leave both victims and lawmakers questioning state’s commitment to punishing hate. Continue Reading
Workers cheated as federal contractors prosper
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A Center for Public Integrity analysis found that government agencies paid $18 billion over an 18-month period to companies with wage violations. Continue Reading
Martinez among the least popular governors, poll says
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New Mexico’s U.S. senators had higher approval ratings than Martinez but were in the bottom half when compared to other senators. Continue Reading
U.S. immigration agency will lose millions because it can’t process visas fast enough
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Fees from so-called “premium processing” to expedite H-1B visas have paid for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ efforts to digitize. But the agency hasn’t been able to keep up with demand, forcing it to suspend its cash cow. Continue Reading
The White House still hasn’t released most staffers’ financial disclosures
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A little over a week ago, the White House began releasing the Trump administration’s financial disclosures. But many are still missing. Here’s what we know now. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes tax hikes, funding for higher education and Legislature
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated her pledge to call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming weeks. Continue Reading