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Efforts to investigate and defund Planned Parenthood in Texas have produced few results thus far, other than indictments of the undercover videographers. Continue Reading
Steve Reed remembers a different kind of presidential campaign from when he was young. They did not last as long as they do now, the Iowa Republican said. Continue Reading
The remainder of the 2016 legislative session is likely to be dominated by the Democrat-controlled Senate stalling or killing many of the governor’s pet bills — and House Republicans blasting the Democrats for doing so. Continue Reading
Ted Cruz’s campaign is increasingly eyeing a win based on a kind of sweet spot of turnout — high but not too high. What’s riding on the bet is one of the central questions of Trump’s candidacy: Can he convert the thousands of people who pack stadiums for his rallies into reliable voters? Continue Reading
This is an excellent time for us to reexamine how we develop our budget and to think about just how much we depend on a relatively small number of sources to fund state government. Continue Reading
The governor is seeking a 1.2 percent cut in funding for the state’s Behavioral Health Services Division. The Legislature is looking for a 19 percent cut, seeking to shift some of costs over to Medicaid, which is jointly funded by the state and federal government. Continue Reading
A prior version of this article misstated the actual amount of pay McMillan is proposing, and the article has been corrected. Continue Reading
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow all registered voters to vote in major-party primary elections advanced Saturday when one Republican sided with Democrats. Continue Reading
Don’t know who your representative is? Martha Canon is ready to help. She’s the longest-serving employee for the Legislative Council Service, which keeps the Roundhouse running smoothly. Continue Reading
New Mexico is America’s last holdout, the only state that doesn’t pay its legislators a base salary. Continue Reading
A state Senate panel will hear four proposals Tuesday that aim to make New Mexico driver’s licenses compliant with the federal Real ID Act. Continue Reading
After two high-profile political scandals in New Mexico in the last 10 months, 2016 may be the year the Legislature sends a proposed constitutional amendment for a state ethics commission to voters. Continue Reading
State Rep. Javier Martínez came up one vote short Friday of keeping alive a bill to expand the pool of voters in New Mexico. Continue Reading
It’s now the job of state lawmakers in Santa Fe to do what we can to help New Mexicans get the documents they need to travel by air. Continue Reading
More than 60 percent of New Mexicans support legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana, according to results of a statewide poll released Thursday. Continue Reading