U.S. Rep. Lujan makes an appearance at the Roundhouse
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U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., made a brief stop at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe earlier today. Continue Reading
Missing GOP members could have killed Lujan’s tax bill
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UPDATED: House Speaker Ben Lujan’s bill to implement a temporary half-cent hike in the state’s gross receipts tax would presumably not have passed earlier today if two Republican members hadn’t missed the vote. Continue Reading
Passing laws cannot fix stupid
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My complaint is not about stupidity, which at times is my middle name; rather, it is that our political leaders think Ron White is wrong and they can legislate stupid out of our society. They are being stupid trying to outlaw stupidity. Continue Reading
NM’s energy industry is crucial to future growth
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The only long-term way to dig out of our severe and historic budget crisis is to grow the New Mexican economy by helping our businesses thrive. That includes helping, rather than demonizing, the energy industry. Continue Reading
Johnson to unveil plan for ‘economic prosperity’
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Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who’s sounding more and more like a potential presidential candidate, plans to announce his “Three Point-Plan for Economic Prosperity” Tuesday at a press event in Washington. Continue Reading
House committee OKs interim webcasting
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Members of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee unanimously approved today a bill that would allow official webcasting of interim committee meetings. The legislation now heads to the House floor. Continue Reading
House committee may hear another webcasting bill today
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The House Appropriations and Finance Committee may consider another bill that would expand webcasting this afternoon. Continue Reading
Pearce feeling ‘very positive’ about campaign
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Steve Pearce says the movement that helped Scott Brown recently win a Senate seat in Massachusetts also helps him in his quest to retake New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District seat – but it isn’t because he’s a Republican.
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Generating jobs, protecting citizens and restoring faith in government
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In my recent travels around the state, one thing has become obvious: People are angry. Some are frustrated because they have lost faith in government, others because they believe big corporations are trampling the public in the pursuit of profit. And everyone is scared about the lack of good jobs. Continue Reading
At the Roundhouse for a few days
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Heath Haussamen is at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe for a few days keeping an eye on the legislative session. Continue Reading
Low-hanging fruit
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There’s no way — none — to continue using a cuts-only approach to balancing the state’s budget without directly hurting New Mexicans even further. The good news is that there are a variety of sensible revenue ideas that don’t hurt economic recovery. Continue Reading
NM should take lead on investment reform
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Our state funds, in addition to tax revenue, are the basis for our annual budget and are the $30 billion endowment for our state’s educational services. I hope New Mexico can lead the way in passing comprehensive investment fund reform, the first in reform that will likely follow in other states facing similar crises. Continue Reading
High court temporarily halts land swaps
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A day after the attorney general asked the Supreme Court to stop four controversial land exchanges at Whites Peak, the court granted the emergency petition, temporarily halting the land swaps while it considers the case.
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Same-day voter registration should require photo ID
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I appreciate the fact that same-day registration will make it more convenient for our citizens to vote. If a photo ID requirement is added to the legislation, I will wholeheartedly support such an initiative. Continue Reading
Denish corrects public records violation
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The office of Lt. Gov. Diane Denish says it inadvertently violated the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act late last year when it failed to forward two requests from Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh to another agency that maintained some of the records that were sought.
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