Business group lists priorities for legislative session
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Playing defense throughout the legislative session is not a winning strategy, and I am here to tell you that, for New Mexico’s sake, ACI is in it to win it. Continue Reading
We don’t have to take this anymore
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We must take risks as we strive to be greater. I am willing to try if you are. Continue Reading
New Mexico’s economic policy is counterproductive
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The outdated, disproven ideology of “no new revenue” offered up by Governor Martinez and the Rio Grande Foundation is a failure. Continue Reading
More states are backing higher minimum wages
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Four states, including Arizona, just voted to go above and beyond what Las Cruces and New Mexico are willing to do for their workers. Continue Reading
What New Mexico’s tax-hikers don’t want you to know
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Look at all the taxes that individuals, families, and business pay in New Mexico, and it’s clear that the relief adopted under the present and former governor has proven largely illusory. Continue Reading
Bipartisan solutions to shore up New Mexico’s budget
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Voters may not like tax increases, but they love closing loopholes, a level playing field, and sensible, bipartisan revenue solutions to fund important services. Continue Reading
Tax cuts, loopholes, exemptions leading to systemic implosion in NM
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We can’t keep slashing government without endangering things we value most, like the right to a fair trial and legal representation. Continue Reading
State government is still in the red, new revenue estimate says
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The state is still short $69 million in the current fiscal year, according to a new revenue estimate. Continue Reading
NM needs a bipartisan plan to solve budget crisis
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We’re just starting to see the consequences of what might be the state’s worst budget crisis. Continue Reading
State revenues decline as fiscal troubles continue
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General fund revenues fell to $1.3 billion during the quarter that ended Sept. 30, which is down 9.4 percent compared to the same three months in 2015. Continue Reading
Democrats must develop and fight for a clear vision to improve NM
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Instead of worrying about the next election, Democrats have an opportunity to be bold and visionary, to think long-term about how to make New Mexico a place where all people can thrive. Continue Reading
It’s up to all of us to determine New Mexico’s future
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What we do next may very well determine the fate of our state. Continue Reading
Statewide meetings clarify ACI priorities before legislative session
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Here’s what the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry heard from members as we traveled around the state. Continue Reading
You can’t drown New Mexico’s bureaucracy in a bathtub
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Metaphorical drownings aside, it is indeed our view that New Mexico’s government can and should shrink significantly. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes some education funding cuts, criticizes lawmakers
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Lawmakers, the governor wrote in her veto message, “attempted to gut classroom spending and programs designed to identify and assist struggling schools and students.” Continue Reading