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Meeting in private, enthused activists promise that the growing Republican dominance in state government will unleash a wave of laws to cut business taxes, restrict unions and expand school privatization. Continue Reading
The irony that this post will be shared on Facebook isn’t missed on me, but hear me out. Continue Reading
News organizations, Democrats and others accused Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives this week of trying to “gut” the independent agency that polices House ethics. Continue Reading
Playing defense throughout the legislative session is not a winning strategy, and I am here to tell you that, for New Mexico’s sake, ACI is in it to win it. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Fund for Investigative Journalism to examine Southern New Mexico’s inadequate behavioral health system and explore solutions. Continue Reading
The soon-to-be U.S. energy secretary doled out billions in grants and tax incentives for corporations while governor of Texas. One $30 million grant went to an energy group that turned out to be a phantom. Continue Reading
Trump, who has called climate change a hoax, has frightened many with his embrace of fossil fuels. What’s truly scary, scientists and others say, is how much larger the problem is than one American president. Continue Reading
We must take risks as we strive to be greater. I am willing to try if you are. Continue Reading
Half of our most-read posts reported on the contentious battle for president between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, but other topics made the list too. Continue Reading
This unique piece of the American West would be a noteworthy monument. Continue Reading
In Houston and Austin, some builders are voluntarily trying to ensure that construction workers are paid well and their safety is protected. Continue Reading
Our instinctual response to self-segregate into warring factions is misguided and destructive. Continue Reading
Two cases illustrate how big-name employers benefit from illegal labor and why undocumented workers are easily exploited. Continue Reading
If we can’t have complex policy discussions in public, we have little chance of addressing our state’s substantial problems and improving the lives of New Mexicans. Continue Reading
An underground labor market provides abundant employment opportunities for undocumented immigrants in the United States. But working in the shadows often means accepting low pay and exploitation. Continue Reading