Legislature resists efforts to rein in payday loans
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Since 2010, at least 11 bills that would have capped interest rates on storefront lenders have met quiet deaths without ever making it out of their initial committees. Continue Reading
A state government too big to cut
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If New Mexico had enemies who wanted to harm the state, what would they do differently in the Legislature? Nothing. Continue Reading
Santa Fe archbishop backs controversial plan to fund early education
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Wester appealed to legislators during the annual prayer breakfast to support spending money from the $15 billion Land Grant Permanent Fund on early childhood programs. Continue Reading
Readers upset about governor’s proposal to cut employee take-home pay
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Martinez’s proposal would cut state contributions to employee pensions, which would effectively reduce take-home pay for state workers and teachers. Continue Reading
Barred from fundraising during session, some forget to disable web donations
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Ken Ortiz, spokesman for Secretary of State Brad Winter, said his office had received letters of complaint from both political parties regarding improper fundraising. Continue Reading
Transparency becomes ‘the first casualty’ of session, some say
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House Democrats accused the Republican leadership of keeping the public in the dark on legislation being considered. Continue Reading
Apparently, things won’t change in NM
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Because we won’t change the system, hundreds of millions of dollars will be squandered every year and taxes will be raised and the permanent funded will be raided to cover the losses. Continue Reading
A dubious bet on college and economic development
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Sending more of New Mexico’s high-school graduates off to college, while providing insufficient employment opportunities for them after graduation, is profoundly unwise policy. Continue Reading
Governor’s vetoes show who she doesn’t stand for
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s vetoes singled out the most vulnerable in our state for harsher treatment than ever before. Continue Reading
Recent legislative session casts shadow on Sunshine Week
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When officials resist reforms that would empower citizens with information about our government, we all suffer. Continue Reading
Unaccountable Gila Diversion project puts local water projects on backburner
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Unfortunately the process surrounding the Gila River diversion is a prime example of why New Mexico has a bad reputation for how it makes decisions. Continue Reading
Martinez complains about ‘petty union politics’ in veto message
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If the Legislature won’t let retired chemists teach chemistry to students in grades 7-12, Gov. Susana Martinez won’t make it easier for physical therapy assistants to become principals. Continue Reading
Martinez slams lawmakers for ‘pork’ spending and killing reform
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“It is frustrating and disappointing to watch how the Legislature squanders critical infrastructure funding,” Gov. Susana Martinez wrote in a strongly worded message to lawmakers. Continue Reading
State’s job crisis demanded more attention from governor
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Gov. Susana Martinez promised that her policies would create jobs. She has even claimed recently that New Mexico’s economy is doing well. If only it were true. Continue Reading
Martinez signs two-tier driver’s license bill into law
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New Mexico will continue giving immigrants living here without legal status a way to drive legally. Continue Reading