Democracy and money are at stake for NM in upcoming census
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An accurate census is critical for our democracy. Congress needs to adequately fund it. Continue Reading
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An accurate census is critical for our democracy. Congress needs to adequately fund it. Continue Reading
COMMENTARY: The harmful effects will ripple into every small business in your community. Continue Reading
Policymakers avoided resolving a standoff over budget cuts and tax hikes this week by covering New Mexico’s fiscal woes with a Band-Aid. Continue Reading
If a new statement from Gov. Susana Martinez is any indication, policymakers who’ve been in a standoff over the state budget for months may have found a path forward. Continue Reading
Lawmakers are leaving themselves an opportunity to come back next week and respond to possible vetoes or other action by the governor. Continue Reading
The likely scenario would leave the state with essentially no money in reserves for the new fiscal year, at best. And then the question would be what Gov. Susana Martinez does. Continue Reading
Click on the headline to read the massive bill, which the public hadn’t seen before Wednesday. Continue Reading
Garrey Carruthers detailed for lawmakers on Wednesday the “collateral damage” Gov. Susana Martinez’s veto has caused at NMSU. Continue Reading
The override attempt landed with a thud in both the House and Senate in the opening moments of the special session of the N.M. Legislature on Wednesday. Continue Reading
A top transparency advocate said there’s a lot at stake, and the public should have access to information and the decision-making process. Continue Reading
A legislative special session aimed at resolving a budget standoff and restoring funding for higher education and the Legislature begins at noon Wednesday. Continue Reading
New Mexicans prefer increasing taxes on harmful luxuries like alcohol and tobacco rather than imposing new taxes on necessities like food and medicine. Continue Reading
House Republicans say they want to take money from their own retirements, which sounds quite noble. But the reality is very different. Continue Reading
But reinstating funding for higher education and the Legislature creates a shortfall, and the policymakers continued their standoff on how to fund the budget even after Friday’s meeting. Continue Reading
We need to make investing in our students a top priority, as it is a responsible way to grow the economy of our state. Continue Reading