Creating a 21st Century budget for New Mexico
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The outdated, disproven ideology of the last six years is holding New Mexico back. Continue Reading
Stark differences separate Santa Fe liberals stepping into leadership roles
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Santa Fe is about to become the most powerful city in the Legislature. Continue Reading
A score of newcomers to take seats in the 2017 Legislature
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Twenty of the state’s 112 lawmakers are freshmen. Continue Reading
Amid state budget crisis, the economy is on minds of many
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While other states have bounced back from the 2008 recession, New Mexico ranks among the worst states for job and income growth. Continue Reading
Analysis: This session is the last real chance for Martinez to turn things around
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This is the last real chance for Martinez to accomplish some positive changes that will lift New Mexico out of its financial doldrums and get the state’s economy off the ropes. Continue Reading
Budget tops list of unfinished business at the Roundhouse
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Republican Gov. Susana Martinez and top lawmakers have staked out positions that almost guarantee a clash over taxes and spending. Continue Reading
Here’s how to get a handle on the Roundhouse chaos
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Here are some tips for trying to follow the legislative session. Continue Reading
Starting Tuesday, N.M. House webcasts will be archived online
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Jeff Steinborn leaves the House this year to join the Senate. After securing approval of House archiving last year, he said he now plans to push for Senate archiving. Continue Reading
Haussamen analyzes the upcoming legislative session
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The big topic on the KUNM Call in Show, of course, was the budget — and Haussamen shared his analysis of what’s at stake and where the lines will be drawn. Continue Reading
Sen. Smith says Martinez’s proposal to cut take-home pay won’t happen
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Here comes what may be the battle of the 2017 legislative session. Continue Reading
Q&A: Majority Leader Wirth discusses ethics and transparency, the budget, and Michael Sanchez
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New Mexico’s new Senate majority leader says he will work toward bipartisan cooperation, a more predictable schedule that enhances public access to the Senate’s work, and ethics reform. Continue Reading
Ethics commission focus group findings released
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New Mexico First hopes these reports will prove useful to the policymaking community. Continue Reading
Governor seeks more cuts, including reduced employee take-home pay
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Her proposal would reduce take-home pay for tens of thousands of state employees and teachers by increasing their contributions to their retirement plans — and reducing the state’s contributions — by 3.5 percent. Continue Reading
Lawmakers: OK an ethics commission or face a ferocious backlash
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Senators who wanted more time have gotten it. In the upcoming session there is no room for excuses. Continue Reading
We must properly fund our court system
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New Mexicans can expect fewer services and further reductions in court business hours if the judiciary must absorb additional budget cuts. Continue Reading