Film subsidy expansion would drain state’s coffers
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This is hardly the time to eliminate the film subsidy caps. Continue Reading
Senate panel vote dims chances for PNM’s coal-plant measure
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A Senate committee voted to stall a bill allowing Public Service Company of New Mexico to sell bonds to pay for the early closing of a coal-burning power plant. Continue Reading
State budget should support all students and all their educators
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We applaud the N.M. House of Representatives for sending a bipartisan budget bill to the Senate with increased support for New Mexico public school students. Continue Reading
House committee blocks abortion bill at emotional hearing
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Two hours of emotional testimony from New Mexicans on both sides of the abortion debate did not seem to change anyone’s mind at the Legislature on Saturday. Continue Reading
Swift end for House bill to reinstate death penalty
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New Mexico abolished the death penalty in 2009, and it is not coming back this year. Continue Reading
The urgent need to maximize dollars to the classroom
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Growing evidence suggests that increasing funding for education can improve student outcomes if the money is targeted to the classroom. Continue Reading
Senate committee rejects food tax legislation
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A state Senate committee rejected a proposal Friday to reinstate the tax on food except for a narrow range of healthy staples. Continue Reading
State budget includes more money for Spaceport America
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Some lawmakers say there are new reasons to be optimistic that the state can become a hub for the space industry. Continue Reading
Haussamen discusses the border economy and the wall
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The border region is growing, but for New Mexico to truly capitalize and diversify its economy, the state must think regionally. Continue Reading
Teen’s death dominates legislative hearing on fatal child abuse penalty
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The bill would toughen the penalty for killing a child between the ages of 13 and 18. Continue Reading
Legislator says he was shut out during budget process
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The committee omitted Rep. James Townsend’s proposal to restore about $41 million cut from the reserves of school districts last year. Continue Reading
Bill would mandate post-graduation plan to obtain high school diploma
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Students attending New Mexico’s public schools may have to add one more graduation requirement to their check-off list. Continue Reading
Virgin Galactic ramps up NM operations as spaceport optimism increases at the Roundhouse
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Virgin Galactic has increased its staff and spending in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the House has approved $10 million for a new hangar at the spaceport to try to attract new customers. Continue Reading
Legislators strike a middle path between Martinez and judiciary on crime
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New Mexico has risen to the top of national lists marking property and violent crime rates in American cities. But how to solve it? Continue Reading
Tools to make capital outlay more efficient
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I’m proposing a variety of tools that will make the capital outlay process more simple, more formal and more efficient. Continue Reading