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A weekend vote on a bill that would toughen penalties for public corruption could have political consequences for those who opposed the legislation, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
President Obama and his cabinet have infringed upon a basic private right their newest sweeping federal mandate. Continue Reading
Public Regulation Commissioner Doug Howe, whose appointment by Gov. Susana Martinez has been at the center of recent controversy because he’s gay, says it’s unfortunate that some are promoting “an agenda of intolerance and bigotry.” Continue Reading
Heather Wilson has a half million dollars more than Greg Sowards and widespread support, but John Sanchez’s departure from the Republican U.S. Senate primary creates a narrow window of opportunity for Sowards. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy’s bribery trial had been scheduled for early February, but a judge has put the case on hold while the Court of Appeals considers whether to reinstate a misdemeanor charge. Continue Reading
Jim Collie of Albuquerque and the others who donated last week gave a combined $1,880, or just over 10 percent of the $18,000 I’m trying to raise by April 30 so I can hire a reporter. Join them! Click on the headline to make a donation. Continue Reading
Dozens protested outside Albuquerque’s Legacy Church on Sunday while, inside, Pastor Steve Smothermon defended comments he made to NMPolitics.net about the governor appointing a gay man to office. Continue Reading
Everyone seems to think Americans are selfish, and only interested in feathering their own nests. In my experience, that’s not true. We all want to contribute to our country. We can do a lot more than we’ve been asked to do so far. Continue Reading
Senate Bill 36 is a scheme to hijack funding for education, health care and public safety to finance public road improvements and infrastructure that benefits private developments. Continue Reading
Republican John Sanchez raised just over $100,000 for his U.S. Senate campaign in the fourth quarter of 2011. His campaign also repaid him $100,000 for a loan he had previously made. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s economy is improving, a little, and the result is that the state budget is growing, a little, for the first time in years. But this is not the time to go on a big spending spree. Continue Reading
AUDIO: Heath Haussamen joined host Bob Clark on 770 KKOB-AM on Friday to talk about budget negotiations and other happenings at the Roundhouse. Continue Reading
A gay-rights organization plans to protest on Sunday in front of Legacy Church in Albuquerque in response to comments Pastor Steve Smothermon made recently to NMPolitics.net. Continue Reading
There’s a new bribery allegation related to the investment scandal that rocked the administration of former Gov. Bill Richardson. Continue Reading
I salute my partners in this effort, Republicans and Democrats, at the state and local level. Without their commitment of funds, success would not be in our sights. Let’s all work together to get this across the finish line. Continue Reading