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I’ve been disappointed that some members of Congress don’t think we can afford to protect our public lands. Continue Reading
A bill has made its way to the House floor that would increase the number of years many existing public employees have to work before they can retire. Such a change amounts to the state breaking a promise to public workers, and it should not be an option. Continue Reading
Our country is made stronger when we attract people of other countries overtly and legally. The debate should be about making it easier to obey the immigration laws than break them as it is now. Continue Reading
UPDATED: The village of Columbus mayor and police chief, along with a city trustee and others, were charged today with being part of a firearms trafficking ring that was illegally smuggling guns into Mexico. Continue Reading
I don’t think it’s particularly important that Speaker Luján broke rules. Most of our House speakers have. I think the real meat of this story is that some members found a way to get together and execute the will of the people. Continue Reading
The New Mexico Senate rejected late Wednesday a House-approved proposal that would repeal a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Continue Reading
The good news here in New Mexico is that there is still time enough in our legislative session for both parties (and the lone DTS) to come together and send a smart and effective driver’s license bill to Governor Martinez to sign. Continue Reading
A bill that would increase jail time for and strip pensions from those convicted of public corruption crimes unanimously passed the House today. Continue Reading
Heath Haussamen got into a fairly interesting debate with Jim Spence today on the talk radio program News New Mexico about the issue of repealing a law that would give driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Continue Reading
With U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich considering running for the Senate seat being vacated by Jeff Bingaman, former State Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones announced today that she’s launching an exploratory as she considers running for the seat Heinrich currently holds. Continue Reading
In an environment of 20-30 percent annual rate increases, consumers need to know whether their health insurance rates are fair and reasonable. I also believe insurance companies should be solvent. I’m sponsoring a bill that would help. Continue Reading
State Rep. Sandra Jeff used to return to her district following legislative sessions feeling disgusted with herself because she let intimidation from within her political party stop her from standing up for what she believed was right. Never again. Continue Reading
A union president in Albuquerque is apparently the latest public employee who needs to be scolded for improperly using public resources to campaign. Continue Reading
We have 107 holes in our tax code. Looked at another way, each time we pay any kind of tax, we pay 20 percent extra to cover all the special interests that don’t have to pay. Continue Reading
Though Heather Wilson isn’t directly saying it, the implicit message from Monday’s announcement seemed to be that she – not Steve Pearce or anyone else – is the only GOP candidate who can win the Senate race. Continue Reading