We can end NM’s vicious boom-and-bust cycle
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To do it, we must dream big and work tenaciously and meticulously. Continue Reading
Governor vows to veto both bills to raise state’s minimum wage
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One bill would have raised the minimum wage to $9 an hour, and the other called for an increase to $9.25. Continue Reading
Another bill to raise minimum wage goes to governor
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The bill would increase the state’s minimum wage to $9.25 an hour, up from $7.50 per hour. Continue Reading
‘Airbnb bill’ a win-win for tourism, communities
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It’s time to compel short-term rentals to collect lodgers’ tax. Continue Reading
Minimum-wage hike to $9 heads to governor
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The bill would increase New Mexico’s hourly minimum wage to $8.25 in October, then to $9 in April 2018. Continue Reading
House passes third hemp bill with changes sought by governor
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The bill, which now goes to the Senate, comes on the heels of Gov. Susana Martinez vetoing not one but two industrial hemp bills. Continue Reading
Democratic Legislature should fight for real minimum wage increase
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We call on our state legislators to be courageous. Continue Reading
After governor’s veto, GOP House leader revives hemp bill
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House Minority Leader Nate Gentry, R-Albuquerque, is sponsoring the revived hemp measure. Continue Reading
It’s time to decide what NM will do about our economy
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The Senate budget package reflects not only the state’s needs and values but also our commitment to government efficiency and accountability. Continue Reading
Governor vetoes second bill on industrial hemp research
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Legislators from both parties said the bill could create enormous business opportunities for New Mexico’s farmers. Continue Reading
Legislature must follow NM tradition of taking care of families
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Whether it’s a matanza, the offering plate at church, or paying taxes, New Mexicans will give what they can to lift up others. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes another hemp research bill
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Martinez’s action could mean the end of the push to start a research program administered by the state Department of Agriculture. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez should be impeached for fiscal malfeasance
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Governor Martinez has led the State of New Mexico into a fiscal hellhole. Continue Reading
House votes to hike statewide minimum wage
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The state House of Representatives voted Friday night to raise the hourly minimum wage to $9.25, up from the current $7.50, in 2018. Continue Reading
Senate OKs minimum wage hike to $9 an hour
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The legislation may represent the best chance in several years to raise the minimum wage. The Senate approved the bill in a 24-6 bipartisan vote. Continue Reading