NM can’t afford to turn its back on health care reform
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I hope our new governor will not turn her back on the opportunities the Affordable Care Act opens up for New Mexicans, and the jobs it has already created here in the state.
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Martinez picks Las Cruces doctor to be health secretary
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Gov. Susana Martinez has nominated Dr. Catherine Torres of Las Cruces to be her administration’s health secretary. Continue Reading
Time to grab the third rail, Madame Governor
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Governor Martinez campaigned on the promise that she would not make spending cuts to education or Medicaid. Read my lips: ‘Where are you going to find $400 million to plug the gap, Madame Governor?’ Continue Reading
2010 was a year of change in NM and DC
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Gov.-elect Susana Martinez’s historic victory and the end of Bill Richardson’s tenure are among NMPolitics.net’s picks for the top 10 political and government stories of 2010. Continue Reading
Martinez picks Squier to be human services secretary
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Gov.-elect Susana Martinez today nominated a former federal health and human services official, Sidonie Squier, to be the secretary of the state’s Human Services Department. Continue Reading
New Mexico should join federal lawsuit against Obamacare
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Susana has a huge plate of problems to deal with on day one of her administration come next month, and I would prefer to lessen her load, but unfortunately, I’m afraid I’m going to pile on one more: She needs push for New Mexico to join the federal lawsuit against ObamaCare. Continue Reading
Martinez is ready to govern; hopefully Dems will let her
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I must applaud Governor-elect Martinez for quickly addressing the need to keep education and Medicaid in the discussion. It is refreshing to see her put politics aside to do what is right. Continue Reading
NM can’t afford to get it wrong when it comes to Medicaid
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It’s important for the new administration to know the true reasons for Medicaid budget shortfalls as they look for responsible solutions that will sustain this cornerstone of our health care system and major driver of our economy. Continue Reading
Pig-trough health care on the GOP docket
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Why do the “fiscally conservative” Repubs who swept back into power last week want to foil implementation of the health reform law when it cuts the deficit and creates jobs – the very things they convinced the voting public that they stand for? Continue Reading
Next guv might seek changes to behavioral health system
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The state is halfway through its 10-year experiment with the Behavioral Health Collaborative, which aims to deliver mental health and substance abuse services more effectively and efficiently. Both gubernatorial candidates say it’s time to consider some changes. Continue Reading
The coming fat regulations possibly fueling a real revolution
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The nanny health care government: People know where they want to start, but the more interesting question is where should they stop? The easy answer is that probably they should stop before they cause a revolution against a government not smart enough to leave us fat people alone with our comfort foods. Continue Reading
Denish and Martinez are two fine candidates
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When interviewing the candidates for governor, I found both to be articulate and intelligent. I was divided on their answers to my questions. Right now, I am into watchful waiting to see which candidate handles herself best in addressing the issues and which campaign avoids attacking her opponent. Continue Reading
Healthy business = healthy economy = healthy community
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As the executive director of the Santa Fe Alliance, an association that represents locally owned independent businesses in New Mexico, I can testify that reform which gives business owners a fair shake at offering health care to their employees is critical. Continue Reading
Health care record threatens Teague’s re-election bid
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Teague ran as a populist, but what stands out most today is the fact that he’s the wealthy owner of a corporation that doesn’t provide health insurance for its employees. Progressives aren’t going to vote for Pearce. But they might stay home on Election Day. Continue Reading
Health-care reform is anything but scary
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Let’s not pretend that health-care reform is some socialist plot, or government takeover, or the end of freedom as we know it. Only two types of people make those claims: those ignorant of what’s in the bill, and those who know better but who are hoping for political gain based on fear. Continue Reading