NM GOP leaders don’t really care about corruption
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Remember all the complaining about Bill Richardson? Republican leaders were right then, but apparently only because it was politically convenient. Continue Reading
Denish sticks neck out with endorsements
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Former Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, who was the Democratic Party’s gubernatorial nominee in 2010, is sticking her neck out by endorsing candidates in two high-profile primaries some consider underdogs. Continue Reading
Denish’s office won’t release her schedule
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The office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says the public doesn’t have any business knowing about Denish’s job-related appointments, except for public appearances. Denish’s office isn’t releasing information about her schedule except to point to news releases that announce public events. Continue Reading
Denish raises $1.1 million in fundraising period
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UPDATED: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish raised more than $1.1 million in the last fundraising period, her campaign announced today. Continue Reading
Saving taxpayer dollars by cutting costs
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Today I announced a plan to save taxpayers an estimated $450 million over the next five years. During these challenging times, while New Mexicans are being forced to tighten their belts and do more with less, I believe government should do the same. Continue Reading
Sunshine Portal signed into law
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UPDATED: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish signed into law today a bill that will create a publicly accessible, online database of financial information from government agencies in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Report: Guv considered for movie industry job
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Gov. Bill Richardson is “one of a mix” of people under consideration to head the Motion Picture Association of America, the National Journal’s “Under the Influence” is reporting. Continue Reading
Denish: Arnold-Jones shows commitment to transparency
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Diane Denish says one of the Republican candidates, Janice Arnold-Jones, has “shown a real commitment to increased transparency” but voters may be wondering about the other three GOP hopefuls. Continue Reading
Denish: GOP candidates campaigning ‘in the dark’
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Diane Denish says it’s ironic that the GOP is criticizing campaign contributions she’s accepted when she’s been more transparent about her campaign’s finances than the Republican candidates. Continue Reading
Denish adds three campaign staffers
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Lt. Gov. Diane Denish, the presumptive 2010 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, announced three additions to her campaign staff on Monday. Continue Reading
Is this political corruption or an ethical lapse?
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Big campaign contributions to Bill Richardson and Diane Denish. A $30 million investment from the state. And an investment adviser who has admitted to recommending investments that were pushed on him by politically-connected individuals who stood to benefit. So the question: Has Denish been complicit in corruption? Continue Reading
Corruption, economy are the top stories of 2009
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With the governor spending most of the year dogged by a grand jury investigation and several other cases leading to indictments, public corruption took center stage in New Mexico in 2009. It’s No. 1 on Heath Haussamen’s list of the top 10 political stories of the year. Continue Reading
Denish won’t raise money during legislative session
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UPDATED: Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says she will not raise money during the upcoming session of the New Mexico Legislature, continuing a voluntary policy she’s practiced during her time in office. Continue Reading
Denish has PSAs featuring her stopped
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UPDATED: A day after the governor called for a ban on political candidates appearing in public service announcements paid for by the state, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish has asked the state Health Department to stop running one in which she appears. Continue Reading
Most voters in poll give Denish a thumbs-up
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The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Diane Denish is doing as lieutenant governor. Continue Reading