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This week, Governor Martinez has an opportunity to strengthen the state’s ability to protect consumers from unjustified rising health insurance premiums. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has been asked to immediately and temporarily suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
New Mexico is one of a handful of states that continues to lose jobs, prolonging the recession well past its June 2009 “official end” for tens of thousands of New Mexicans and their families. The top priority for policymakers for the foreseeable future must be to create jobs. Continue Reading
The attorney representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy says any suggestion that the judge committed a crime is “absurd.” Continue Reading
The recent article by “John Adams” promotes two pieces of misinformation. First, it claims that large out-of-state corporations do not pay corporate income tax on the income earned in New Mexico. Second, it claims that small local businesses suffer unfair competition because they do pay such taxes. Continue Reading
On Feb. 1, I asked readers of NMPolitics.net to help me raise $12,000 to keep the site going. I’m pleased to announce today that NMPolitics.net has surpassed that goal! Continue Reading
Former N.M. Gov. Gary Johnson’s presidential run is actually a surprise to me and the majority of my inside-the-beltway network. And when I asked conservative insiders about Johnson, they didn’t think much about his chances in the race. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Commissioner Leticia Duarte-Benavidez is defending her recent vote to delay consideration of a proposed censure of herself. Continue Reading
After nine weeks of fundraising, NMPolitics.net is at 95 percent of its goal of raising $12,000 by April 30. Help NMPolitics.net reach its goal this week! Continue Reading
A grand jury that was scheduled to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on Tuesday on charges including bribery has been delayed. Continue Reading
UPDATED: As expected, Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis formally entered the race to replace Martin Heinrich in the U.S. House on Sunday. Continue Reading
UPDATED: As expected, U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich formally announced today that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by Jeff Bingaman. Continue Reading
Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy won’t hear any criminal cases until an investigation into bribery allegations is resolved, the court’s chief judge said today. Continue Reading
Based on the expectation that U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich is about to jump into the U.S. Senate race, state Sen. Eric Griego announced today that he’s forming an exploratory committee as he considers running to replace Heinrich in Congress. Continue Reading
The pending investigation into allegations of bribery against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy is the latest scandal involving a judge in Doña Ana County, which has been plagued by judicial scandal for years. Continue Reading