Taking lawmakers’ retirement funds is unconstitutional, PERA says
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s proposal “is unconstitutional,” the director of the Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico says. Continue Reading
Valencia County citizens have suffered under Gov. Martinez
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Here’s another example of the Martinez administration’s ineptitude and malfeasance. Continue Reading
Maybe it’s time to head for the hills
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This is no way to govern – and it’s no way to live. Continue Reading
Martinez among the least popular governors, poll says
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New Mexico’s U.S. senators had higher approval ratings than Martinez but were in the bottom half when compared to other senators. Continue Reading
Governor signs four House bills, explains veto on a fifth
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The governor is in a battle with senators and hasn’t signed any Senate bills in days. Continue Reading
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Governor Veto
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The governor has reason for anger. But if that’s why she’s vetoing bills that passed with widespread bipartisan support, she isn’t saying it. Continue Reading
Unexplained vetoes rile lawmakers
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Gov. Susana Martinez didn’t give legislators any idea of why she rejected bills that passed with overwhelming support. Continue Reading
Gov. Martinez should be impeached for fiscal malfeasance
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Governor Martinez has led the State of New Mexico into a fiscal hellhole. Continue Reading
In Martinez’s absence, lieutenant governor OKs court funding
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John Sanchez was acting as the state’s chief executive while Gov. Susana Martinez traveled to Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
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
Like Martinez’s Medicaid freeze, Trump’s travel ban was reckless
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If Trump keeps this up, there won’t be any incentive to follow our immigration laws. Continue Reading
Martinez calls for unity in State of the State Address
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Rattling off issues on which Republican and Democratic lawmakers had reached agreement in the recent past, Martinez urged bipartisan compromise. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez’s 2017 State of the State Address
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Here’s the governor’s 2017 State of the State Address, as prepared for delivery. Continue Reading
N.M. high school graduation rate rises to 71%
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The rate jumped 2.5 points from the previous year and increased in 48 of the state’s 89 school districts in 2016, including Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe. Continue Reading
Analysis: This session is the last real chance for Martinez to turn things around
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This is the last real chance for Martinez to accomplish some positive changes that will lift New Mexico out of its financial doldrums and get the state’s economy off the ropes. Continue Reading