Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2016 State of the State Address
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Here’s the governor’s 2016 State of the State Address, as prepared for delivery. Continue Reading
A reading list to help you prepare for NM’s 2016 legislative session
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Among the issues that will be considered are the budget, bringing New Mexico driver’s licenses into compliance with the federal REAL ID Act, campaign and ethics reform, public safety, and economic development. Continue Reading
NMSU’s student government discusses legislative priorities
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The biggest issue at hand right now for students is the state of the Lottery Scholarship. Continue Reading
Why New Mexico needs bail reform
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New legislation would permit our judges to protect New Mexicans against dangerous defendants without sacrificing the rights of non-dangerous defendants. Continue Reading
Las Cruces city councilor will try to unseat state senator
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A legislative race that’s expected to one of the top contests in the state this year began to take shape Thursday when Las Cruces City Councilor Ceil Levatino announced she will attempt to unseat State Sen. Bill Soules. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net discusses legislative session on TV
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Topics included compliance with the federal REAL ID Act and driver’s licenses for immigrants without legal status, ethics and campaign finance reform, economic development, and Spaceport America. Continue Reading
REAL ID noncompliance starts to impact New Mexicans
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White Sands Missile Range announced Monday that it will no longer consider a New Mexico driver’s license a valid form of identification to get visitors onto the base. Continue Reading
This legislative session, restoring hope has to be the main thing
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I will never give up hope that New Mexico can catapult itself to the top of the lists on which we are currently at the bottom. Continue Reading
Feds should let NM fix REAL ID mess during legislative session
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New Mexico finally understands that it must create a two-tier licensure system for drivers. I hope the U.S. Department of Homeland Security respects our state’s voters enough to give their elected officials one last chance to fix this mess. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Johnson running for president again
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Former Gov. Gary Johnson, the 2012 Libertarian Party nominee for president, announced today that he’s running for president again this year. Continue Reading
Richardson cited in car accident in Santa Fe
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson has been cited in an automobile accident in Santa Fe, The Santa Fe New Mexican is reporting. Continue Reading
What you need to know about NM’s newest fight over driver’s licenses
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Federal officials have set a Sunday deadline for state political leaders to agree to a compromise that brings New Mexico driver’s licenses into compliance with the REAL ID Act. Continue Reading
Are we at a tipping point to invert the pyramid?
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Here are some examples of leaders, citizens and those in the media who are implementing the shift of inverting the pyramid. Continue Reading
Martinez’s actions prove the need for an ethics commission
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s recent abuse of power demonstrates the need for an independent commission to set standards for ethical conduct in state government and investigate complaints. Continue Reading
Concussion rules are there for a reason
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A high-school football player in Albuquerque found a way around a regulation requiring athletes with head injuries to sit out at least a week. It is a horrible precedent, and the practice needs to be stopped. Continue Reading