Martinez vetoes tax hikes, funding for higher education and Legislature
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Gov. Susana Martinez reiterated her pledge to call lawmakers back for a special session in the coming weeks. Continue Reading
Governor pocket vetoes proposal to consolidate local elections
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The pocket veto was a defense of local laws requiring photo identification to vote, a Martinez spokesman said. Continue Reading
Guv vetoes bill to shine light on dark money
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The bill was an effort to shine light on dark money and shift power from independent groups to those running for office. Continue Reading
Democrats also urge prompt BLM payment to state
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The Democratic members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation asked the BLM to “complete the leasing process as expeditiously as possible.” Continue Reading
Here’s the legislation Martinez signed and vetoed on Thursday
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With a Friday deadline looming to act on legislation approved in the recent session, Gov. Susana Martinez signed dozens of bills into law on Thursday — and vetoed many others. Continue Reading
Pearce urges resolution of lease protests, prompt payment to state
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Delay of the leases has put on hold a $69.9 million payment that’s critical to state government ending its current fiscal year in the black. Continue Reading
Governor ‘will absolutely act’ on pending legislation by Friday
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There are approximately 200 bills awaiting action by Gov. Susana Martinez before the noon Friday deadline. Continue Reading
Our education system should nurture teachers, not punish them
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You cannot put students first by putting educators last. Continue Reading
Outstanding BLM payment complicates state’s budget troubles
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The state’s efforts to end its current fiscal year in the black are being complicated by a $69.9 million payment from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management that is delayed by protests of lease agreements. Continue Reading
We can end NM’s vicious boom-and-bust cycle
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To do it, we must dream big and work tenaciously and meticulously. Continue Reading
Education about the root cause of our problems will help spark change
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We need to establish our own local progressive media that is culturally sensitive and relevant to everyday working people in our communities. Continue Reading
An inadequately funded judiciary is a denial of justice
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The underfunding of our state’s judiciary has created a constitutional crisis. Continue Reading
An analysis of the Martinez Administration’s tax cuts
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If these tax cuts have minimal impacts on job creation and industry growth while simultaneously leaving New Mexico in a bigger fiscal hole than we were in before, why do we keep them? Continue Reading
How urgent are New Mexico’s budget woes?
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Experts agree the situation is serious. But the degree of urgency is a matter of debate. Continue Reading
Special session? Government shutdown? Here’s what the governor says.
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Gov. Susana Martinez hasn’t yet acted on legislation from the legislative session that concluded Saturday to balance the budget, but she’s not happy. Continue Reading