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Money in politics

Donald Trump

Trump can pull money from his businesses whenever he wants — without ever telling us

By Derek Kravitz and Al Shaw, ProPublica | April 3, 2017

Previously unreported changes to President Trump’s trust stipulate that it “shall distribute net income or principal to Donald J. Trump at his request.” Continue Reading

No need to detail work under nuclear lab consulting contracts, Wilson says

By Patrick Malone, the Center for Public Integrity | March 30, 2017

Heather Wilson also tells a Senate committee that competition is not always in the government’s interest. Continue Reading

Max Mastellone

Education about the root cause of our problems will help spark change

By Max Mastellone | March 30, 2017

We need to establish our own local progressive media that is culturally sensitive and relevant to everyday working people in our communities. Continue Reading

Ethics watchdogs: Why won’t Trump’s pick for Air Force secretary account for her contractor work?

By Patrick Malone, the Center for Public Integrity | March 29, 2017

One group urges the Senate to oppose Heather Wilson’s nomination and another questions her ability to be a careful steward of public funds. Continue Reading

Nick Maxwell

Hobbs mayor’s undisclosed conflicts erode public confidence

By Nick Maxwell | March 27, 2017

We deserve ethical leadership and transparent financial dealings in government. Continue Reading

Max Mastellone

Oppose the 1 percent, not the parties

By Max Mastellone | March 22, 2017

Neither party is the actual culprit. Both are paid well to do the bidding of their 1 percent bosses, who are pulling the strings. Continue Reading

A statue outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

House OKs ‘huge’ campaign finance reform bill

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | March 14, 2017

After years of trying, supporters of increased campaign transparency finally got their bill through the House. Continue Reading

Susana Martinez

Senate leader says governor lobbied him on lease bill

By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican | March 14, 2017

Peter Wirth says the governor personally asked him to support the controversial legislation. Continue Reading

Bob Perls

We must change the way we select, district and finance candidates

By Bob Perls | March 13, 2017

Our Legislature once again ignored the deep anger and seething resentment out here in the real world felt toward our political institutions. Continue Reading

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Lawmaker says pay-to-play maneuver exposed as Senate yanks real estate deal

By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican | March 11, 2017

The bill would have carved out an exception to state rules on renting for the owners of a property who have donated $26,200 to the governor and her political action committee since 2014. Continue Reading

Donald Trump

How the Trump administration may be skirting its own ethics rules

By Justin Elliott, ProPublica | March 5, 2017

The hiring of three former lobbyists to work in the White House raises questions about how the Trump administration is enforcing the president’s executive order on ethics. Continue Reading

Heath Haussamen

Big money stands in the way of dismantling oppressive systems

By Heath Haussamen, NMPolitics.net | March 3, 2017

Under the current system, the debate isn’t about whether to continue robbing the poor. It’s about how much we’re going to take. Continue Reading

Wilson, Trump’s Air Force pick, frustrated auditors with murky consulting for labs

By Patrick Malone and R. Jeffrey Smith, the Center for Public Integrity | February 28, 2017

Former lawmaker Heather Wilson refused to detail what she was doing for $20,000 a month. Continue Reading

Debbie Rodella

Legislature resists efforts to rein in payday loans

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | February 27, 2017

Since 2010, at least 11 bills that would have capped interest rates on storefront lenders have met quiet deaths without ever making it out of their initial committees. Continue Reading

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NRA tops lobbyist spending with $44K online ad

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | February 18, 2017

Lobbyists for out-of-state organizations on both sides of the gun background check issue have spent thousands of dollars to push their positions. Continue Reading

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