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The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding political spending by corporations and unions was more than just a blow to democracy. It was a blow to states’ rights. All across the country, lawmakers are scrambling to determine the extent to which their local campaign financing laws are still legal. Continue Reading
I am amazed that our elected officials would even consider raising taxes during a time of recession in our state. What the Richardson-Denish administration and the Democrat-led State Legislature fail to see is that higher taxes won’t create more revenue; they will create less. Continue Reading
Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts is just the beginning of an independent movement around the country, including the tea party, that values good, responsive government above all else. This is not a fad. Continue Reading
After putting 53,000 miles on his truck campaigning for commissioner of public lands, Republican Errol Chavez is switching races and will run for state auditor instead. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net has nominated state Rep. Janice Arnold-Jones for the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government’s 2010 William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award for her successful efforts to force webcasting on the state Legislature. Continue Reading
Today in New Mexico movie production companies receive checks from the New Mexico state treasury equal to 25 percent of their approved expenditures. In fiscal year 2009, which ended June 30, this one program cost you, the taxpayer, $82 million. I believe this program is an abuse of your tax dollars. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who has been fueling speculation about a possible run for president with the launch of his Our America Initiative, was in New Hampshire on Saturday to give the keynote address at the Republican Liberty Caucus of New Hampshire forum. Continue Reading
Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling removing restrictions on corporate and union political ads under the guise of free speech flies in the face of every democratic principal I hold dear. Continue Reading
The president declared January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month earlier this year. My office has been actively involved for some time in raising awareness about all forms of modern slavery. Continue Reading
Oilman and geologist Spiro Vassilopoulos announced today that he will enter the Republican primary for land commissioner. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they approve of the job Keith Gardner is doing as minority whip in the state House of Representatives. Continue Reading
As we begin the most crucial legislative session that New Mexico has seen in decades, I would like to take the time to dispel a few rumors. Continue Reading
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from whistleblower Frank Foy and his attorney Victor Marshall in Santa Fe this afternoon. Continue Reading
Republican gubernatorial candidate Allen Weh says he may join other candidates who have chosen to voluntarily release campaign finance reports this month. Continue Reading
A couple of revisions to Rep. Jeff Steinborn’s webcasting legislation would ensure that unofficial webcasting of committee meetings is allowed and actually require committee chairs to work with Legislative Council Service on producing official webcasts of committee meetings. Continue Reading