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Gov. Susana Martinez is in danger of losing some hard-fought battles with lawmakers as the end of the session approaches, but she has racked up a couple of victories. Continue Reading
A district judge has ruled that Attorney General Gary King, the state official charged with enforcing the Inspection of Public Records Act, has violated that very law. Continue Reading
Recent lawsuits and complaints about health care employers retaliating against whistleblowers prompted me to sponsor legislation to protect health care employees who report improper patient care. Continue Reading
A district judge ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Gary King’s office can’t prosecute a corruption case against former Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil-Giron and others because of perceptions of a conflict. Continue Reading
The House shifted gears Thursday and voted to approve Senate changes to a bill that would require public employees to pay more for their pensions, sending Gov. Susana Martinez a funding bill that balances the budget. Continue Reading
Let’s begin with the quiet word on the street – which is that Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour have a gentleman’s agreement. Continue Reading
While the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, many political aftershocks are being felt strongly in our country. Much debate involves nuclear energy being used for domestic power generation. Sadly, so much being said about nuclear energy generation just is not so. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County Commissioner Leticia Duarte-Benavidez stands accused of interfering in county personnel matters involving a family member and her campaign treasurer, and her colleagues are being asked to censure her at Tuesday’s meeting. Continue Reading
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez decides which bills get floor hearings and which don’t. That power becomes particularly important in these final days of the session. Among those watching intently is Gov. Susana Martinez, who has complained that Sanchez is “holding back” her bills. Continue Reading
It seems obvious, given her complete lack of educational credentials and her political background, that Hanna Skandera is a foot soldier in an ideological war taking place right now against working people – teachers and other unionized workers. Continue Reading
The House refused early today to concur with Senate amendments to a bill that would require public employees to pay more for their pensions. That leaves the state $111 million short of balancing its budget, though there’s still time to resolve the issue before the session ends. Continue Reading
Since the Legislature doesn’t archive its webcasting, I decided Wednesday night to record the House debate on three important bills – the primary appropriations bill and legislation that would cap film incentives and increase public employee pension contributions. Watch it here. Continue Reading
We drink the water at Devil’s Spring. So do our kids and grandkids, and our livestock, and wildlife, and you. The Pit Rule is the difference between our old neighbors and our Good Neighbors. Continue Reading
Meet Barbara Hall, the newest member of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education. The other board members have selected Hall to fill a vacancy created by the Jan. 31 resignation of Serena Shoop. Continue Reading
Ending social promotion, assigning a grade to a school, and rewarding great teachers are all essential to changing the culture of education in New Mexico. Continue Reading