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Heath Haussamen got into a fairly interesting debate with Jim Spence today on the talk radio program News New Mexico about the issue of repealing a law that would give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Continue Reading
With U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich considering running for the Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Bingaman, former State Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones announced today that she’s launching an exploratory as she considers running for the seat Heinrich currently holds. Continue Reading
State Rep. Sandra Jeff used to return to her district following legislative sessions feeling disgusted with herself because she let intimidation from within her political party stop her from standing up for what she believed was right. Never again. Continue Reading
Though Heather Wilson isn’t directly saying it, the implicit message from Monday’s announcement seemed to be that she – not Steve Pearce or anyone else – is the only GOP candidate who can win the Senate race. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson formally entered the race to replace Democrat Jeff Bingaman in the Senate today during an event that was clearly designed to discourage other Republicans from challenging Wilson for the party’s nomination. Continue Reading
Lt. Gov. John Sanchez is seriously considering running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman, but don’t expect him to make a decision anytime soon. Continue Reading
Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson’s formal announcement that she’s running for U.S. Senate will come at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Albuquerque. Continue Reading
Following two days of procedural wrangling and policy debate, the House today passed a bill that would repeal a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Continue Reading
The Albuquerque Journal has an interesting article on what happens when public records are controlled by a private company. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez alleges that a complaint from two groups that she violated campaign finance law by using campaign funds to lobby the Legislature is a partisan attack. One of those groups, Common Cause, says that’s ridiculous. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson will announce Monday that she’s running for the Senate seat being vacated next year by Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. Continue Reading
UPDATED: House members voted today to bring Rep. Andy Nuñez’s bill that would outlaw giving driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants to the House floor for consideration. The House will debate the bill Friday. Continue Reading
Secretary of State Dianna Duran ruled today that Gov. Susana Martinez didn’t violate state law by using campaign funds to pay for radio ads pushing lawmakers to approve legislation would make it illegal for undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Continue Reading
Two Democrats voted with Republicans and independent Rep. Andy Nuñez today for a key step toward bringing Nuñez’s House Bill 78 directly to the House floor for consideration. Continue Reading
Many Democrats are expressing concern about the integrity of the committee process in announcing opposition Rep. Andy Nuñez’s attempt to bring his bill that would outlaw giving driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants to the House floor for consideration. Continue Reading