Politics, financial crisis may slow hearings for governor’s appointees
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Hearings for nearly 100 appointees are on the agenda for the legislative session that’s underway. Continue Reading
Dems eye tax reforms, and possibly a veto override, to balance budget
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With Democrats now back in the majority of both chambers, one message is loud and clear: There will be no more cuts to government services. Continue Reading
Committee deadlocks on bill to put teacher evals into law
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The bill would have turned the teacher evaluation system from a rule imposed by Gov. Susana Martinez’s administration into a law. Continue Reading
Lawmakers again considering regulation of boarding facilities
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A report reveals the troubled network of largely unregulated private residences in the Las Vegas area and elsewhere that serve as boarding homes for people with mental illness. Continue Reading
Health initiatives give us hope, support the economy
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Potential changes at the federal level threaten to disrupt the financial ability of many New Mexicans to pay for health care. Providing stability at the state level can help. Continue Reading
The things they don’t tell you about the permanent fund
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The truth is that the fund will continue to grow even if we ever manage to pump the last barrel of crude out of the ground. Continue Reading
Cervantes wants utilities to choose renewable energy when it’s cheaper
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State Sen. Joseph Cervantes wants to ensure that electric companies in New Mexico are getting the best prices for their power sources, and he wants the state to use more renewable energy. Continue Reading
How Medicaid changed my life, and why we must protect health-care programs
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Medicaid has allowed me to focus on my recovery instead of the stress of paying enormous medical bills. Having health coverage has given me the peace of mind during a challenging year. Continue Reading
Border wall won’t work, Pearce says
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U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce said securing the border would require more people and technology, rather than bricks and mortar. Continue Reading
Prospects are dim for bill to make New Mexico a sanctuary state
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That’s because Republican Gov. Susana Martinez will almost certainly not sign the bill even if the Legislature approves it. Continue Reading
Lawmakers eye bills to shore up lottery scholarships
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There are at least six bills working their way through the legislative hopper to address the shrinking fund. Continue Reading
Lawmaker has a plan to revitalize downtowns
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Rebecca Dow has a plan to get businesses into downtown shuttered buildings instead of signing leases for newer properties on the outskirts of small towns. Continue Reading
It’s raining hard, so use the $15 billion
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We have billions of dollars for a rainy day. If this isn’t a rainy day I don’t know rainy days. Continue Reading
Motivated employees contribute to a strong economy
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We must raise the minimum wage for all employees and resist efforts to cut public employees’ take-home pay. Continue Reading
Bill would let veterans get marijuana without medical diagnosis
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The bill would also increase the amounts of marijuana patients could possess and producers could grow. Continue Reading