Do e-mails reveal how Block obtained drugs?
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How did former Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. feed his prescription drug addiction? E-mails may shed light on the situation. Continue Reading
An excerpt from ‘Rethinking the PRC’
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Think New Mexico has proposed reforms to the Public Regulation Commission to fix significant structural flaws. Here’s an excerpt from their new report that details how the PRC came into being. Continue Reading
PRC’s Hall being sued, allegedly didn’t repay $54K loan
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The former son-in-law of District 5 Public Regulation Commissioner Ben Hall has sued Hall for almost $54,000, alleging that Hall never repaid a loan from 1998. Continue Reading
New Mexicans should demand PRC reform
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Given the turmoil on the Public Regulation Commission in the last 10 years, I hope that New Mexicans demand reform of this very important commission. As a former PRC candidate, here are my thoughts on what needs to be done. Continue Reading
Block’s plea bargain isn’t much of a deterrent
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By giving Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. a chance to avoid prison and felony convictions on his record, Attorney General Gary King is doing little to discourage other elected officials from engaging in criminal behavior. Continue Reading
Block to resign, admits felonies but could avoid prison
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The political career of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr., which was plagued by scandal even before he was elected in 2008, is coming to an end. Continue Reading
Session ends with a looming court battle
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The first 2011 special session of the New Mexico Legislature ended Saturday with no deals on at least most redistricting plans and a looming court battle. Continue Reading
Democrats’ work on redistricting taking shape
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One reason Republicans haven’t seen much work from Democrats during the current redistricting special session is that Democrats have been negotiating behind the scenes to draft plans they hope can pass with or without Republican support. Continue Reading
Legislature is ready to focus on major task of redistricting
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Now more than ever, New Mexico needs the governor and the Legislature to communicate, cooperate and collaborate. Continue Reading
Subcommittee to consider Block impeachment
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House Speaker Ben Luján appointed a bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday to investigate the possibility of impeaching embattled Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. Continue Reading
Redistricting legislative session starts today
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“Redistricting, with a side of controversy.” That’s how The Santa Fe New Mexican describes the special session of the Legislature that begins today. Continue Reading
Luján clears way for Block impeachment process to start
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House Speaker Ben Luján will appoint a subcommittee during next month’s special session to begin consideration of the impeachment of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. Continue Reading
The PRC needs more public scrutiny, not less
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Public Regulation Commissioner Ben Hall says the media’s coverage of the scandal surrounding Jerome Block Jr. has been inappropriate. Contrary to what Hall thinks, the PRC needs more public scrutiny, not less – and the lack of examination of Hall’s background during last year’s election proves it. Continue Reading
House GOP wants to consider Block impeachment
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UPDATED: With calls for the resignation of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr. thus far not resulting in him stepping down, House Republicans plan to ask Speaker Ben Luján to create a committee to consider impeachment. Continue Reading
We can do better than Jerome Block Jr.
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Voters, and the Democratic and Republican parties and the government they control, all share responsibility for the disastrous election of Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr., who was plagued by scandal even before he won the 2008 race. Continue Reading