Some tax changes that would fix New Mexico’s economy
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Why keep the status quo and continue to limp along on a false economy for years when we can fundamentally repair New Mexico? Continue Reading
Solvency bills clear House on near-party-line vote
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Similar legislation easily cleared the state Senate with bipartisan support. Continue Reading
Maximizing the 2017 legislative session
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We are left with making painful cuts and tough decisions now and (hopefully) enacting long-overdue tax reforms that will bring about economic growth for the future. Continue Reading
NM lawmakers move swiftly on solvency bills
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The House should vote Thursday on a Senate plan to erase a projected $70 million deficit and replenish depleted reserves, partly by targeting school district cash balances and postponing spending on various projects. Continue Reading
The golden goose is dead: Mexico’s great winter of discontent
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In response to high gas prices and related issues, tens of thousands have recently staged largely peaceful but militant protests in at least 28 of Mexico’s 32 states. Continue Reading
Q&A: As speaker, Egolf pledges ‘a public and transparent process’ in the House
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Democrats in the N.M. House of Representatives learned some things from being in the minority for the last two years, Brian Egolf says. Continue Reading
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The outdated, disproven ideology of the last six years is holding New Mexico back.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
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
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
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
An ocean apart, but united in concerns about hate crimes
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The violence in Great Britain after the Brexit vote might hold lessons for America. Continue Reading
There’s nothing to like about state giveaways to Facebook
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The irony that this post will be shared on Facebook isn’t missed on me, but hear me out. Continue Reading