Governor pocket vetoes proposal to consolidate local elections
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The pocket veto was a defense of local laws requiring photo identification to vote, a Martinez spokesman said. Continue Reading
Guv vetoes bill to shine light on dark money
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The bill was an effort to shine light on dark money and shift power from independent groups to those running for office. Continue Reading
Democrats also urge prompt BLM payment to state
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The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked the BLM to “complete the leasing process as expeditiously as possible.” Continue Reading
Here’s the legislation Martinez signed and vetoed on Thursday
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With a Friday deadline looming to act on legislation approved in the recent session, Gov. Susana Martinez signed dozens of bills into law on Thursday — and vetoed many others. Continue Reading
Pearce urges resolution of lease protests, prompt payment to state
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Delay of the leases has put on hold a $69.9 million payment that’s critical to state government ending its current fiscal year in the black. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
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There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Citing risks to journalists, Juárez news daily shuts down
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The chief reason, Norte’s founder and president Oscar Cantu Murguia said, was the lack of security faced by Mexican journalists. Continue Reading
State auditor says Hobbs may need ‘new leadership’
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State Auditor Tim Keller’s office has launched its third investigation in recent months into alleged conflicts of interest and other problems in Hobbs city government. Continue Reading
Trump can pull money from his businesses whenever he wants — without ever telling us
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Previously unreported changes to President Trump’s trust stipulate that it “shall distribute net income or principal to Donald J. Trump at his request.” Continue Reading
How the Trump Administration responds to Democrats’ demands for information: It doesn’t.
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Congressional Democrats’ letters to the Trump administration are going unanswered. Continue Reading
To beat Ted Cruz, Beto O’Rourke plans to throw out the Democratic playbook
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No Texas Democrat has won a U.S. Senate seat in nearly thirty years or any statewide office since 1994. But U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is optimistic he can break the streak, in part by eschewing consultants, pollsters and PAC money. Continue Reading
Outstanding BLM payment complicates state’s budget troubles
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The state’s efforts to end its current fiscal year in the black are being complicated by a $69.9 million payment from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that is delayed by protests of lease agreements. Continue Reading
No need to detail work under nuclear lab consulting contracts, Wilson says
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Heather Wilson also tells a Senate committee that competition is not always in the government’s interest. Continue Reading
Trump’s ‘buy American’ pledge may be at risk with his border wall
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Current trade agreements mean foreign companies, including some big firms in Mexico, might well get in on the building of the president’s wall. Continue Reading
Ethics watchdogs: Why won’t Trump’s pick for Air Force secretary account for her contractor work?
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One group urges the Senate to oppose Heather Wilson’s nomination and another questions her ability to be a careful steward of public funds. Continue Reading