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Senate Bill 19 is supposed to create jobs. But is giving “preferential treatment” to local construction businesses in the best interest of the great body of New Mexicans? Continue Reading
State Sen. Tim Keller, D-Albuquerque, announced today that he won’t run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Martin Heinrich. Continue Reading
Perhaps the time has come to have a public dialog that is not about charter schools, vouchers, tax credits, magnet schools, free schools, grading schools and teachers, ending social promotion, corporal punishment, and so on. Continue Reading
Democrat Martin Heinrich had the most cash on hand of any declared U.S. Senate candidate at the end of the first fundraising quarter of the 2012 election cycle. Continue Reading
I support the film industry, but I also support every other industry that provides goods and services that improve quality of life. Thus, my goal as a legislator is to create a friendly environment for all businesses. Continue Reading
A judge based in Silver City has apparently been assigned by the N.M. Supreme Court to handle some matters related to the investigation of bribery allegations against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
Over and over, every April, we are informed by the media that a small number of income tax filers pay a large share of income tax, as though this were remarkable or even alarming. It’s fair, but is that remarkable? Continue Reading
Legislation I’m pushing aims to sustain a good retirement plan while recognizing the reality that an early retirement can no longer be sustained. We must pass this important legislation next year. Continue Reading
A former N.M. Corrections Department official has been indicted by a federal grand jury for taking well over $200,000 in bribes in exchange for steering construction contracts to a roofing company. Continue Reading
So here is a deal: I borrow money from you and do not pay you back ever. Do you want to hear the details of this amazing offer? I take the money you give me without ever paying it back to you. Do we have a deal? Why not? Continue Reading
A proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony has new life with the federal government announcing that it will soon file a draft Environmental Impact Statement in the Federal Register. Continue Reading
The final report of the Small-Business Friendly Task Force contains dozens of recommendations for the governor to rescind, revise or repeal environmental, labor, construction and various other public health regulations that exist to protect us all. Continue Reading
New Mexico First is currently accepting nominations for lawmakers and other leaders who have been role models for cross-party collaboration, primarily in the areas of health, education, energy, environment and economic development. Continue Reading
A new law requires government agencies to hand over public records in an electronic form if they exist in that form. It’s a small step toward increased transparency and accessibility, but an important step nonetheless. Continue Reading
Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson will jump into the 2012 GOP presidential primary on April 21 in New Hampshire. Continue Reading