No, you can’t have more information about lobbyists, committee decides
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More information may not necessarily give the public a better understanding of the Legislature, senators from both parties said. Continue Reading
Bill to open governor’s contingency fund wouldn’t apply to Martinez
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The Senate Finance Committee amended the measure to ensure it would not take effect until Jan. 1, when a new governor takes office. Continue Reading
Legislator says he was shut out during budget process
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The committee omitted Rep. James Townsend’s proposal to restore about $41 million cut from the reserves of school districts last year. Continue Reading
Virgin Galactic ramps up NM operations as spaceport optimism increases at the Roundhouse
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Virgin Galactic has increased its staff and spending in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the House has approved $10 million for a new hangar at the spaceport to try to attract new customers. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill moves closer to Senate vote
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Members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee advanced the bill on a vote of 7-1 without a recommendation. Continue Reading
Haussamen discusses Spaceport America and transparency
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A bill that would allow greater secrecy for Spaceport America is scheduled for its first legislative hearing on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Legislative debate over spaceport secrecy begins this week
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A bill that would let state officials keep all information about Spaceport America’s customers secret is scheduled for its first hearing Tuesday. Continue Reading
Legislation would let spaceport hide companies’ records from the public
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The bill would allow Spaceport America to keep secret any information about companies or government agencies blasting rockets from the southern New Mexico site. Continue Reading
Body cameras protect law enforcement, promote public trust
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Body cams don’t lie. I wish they’d had them in my era in law enforcement. Continue Reading
An in-depth interview about Spaceport America’s future
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Listen to Dave Marash’s interview with Heath Haussamen about his recent investigative series on the spaceport. Continue Reading
Lawmakers, give the public back its sledgehammer
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The state’s Inspection of Public Records Act is a powerful tool. But it needs updating to ensure government can’t outsource work to avoid transparency. Continue Reading
It’s time for New Mexico to get serious about open data
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New Mexico law guarantees your right to review government data. But when it comes to giving you meaningful access to the numbers that shape and reflect public policy, the legal guarantee ends. Continue Reading
Holes in NM open records law block your right to know
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State law is both vague in its definition of how to handle electronic records and limited in terms of penalties for not providing records. Continue Reading
People, groups should stand proud when they make political donations
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There would be no need for new disclosure rules if certain tax exempt organizations weren’t electioneering and acting like political campaigns. Continue Reading
NMPolitics.net asks AG to investigate spaceport’s secrecy
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The news organization’s recent investigation found serious transparency problems at Spaceport America. Continue Reading