Public hasn’t yet seen massive tax-reform bill governor wants
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A top transparency advocate said there’s a lot at stake, and the public should have access to information and the decision-making process. Continue Reading
It’s on all of us to fight this nonsense
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If government officials won’t demonstrate that they’re acting in the public’s interest, we should assume they’re not. Continue Reading
Trump should heed NM’s emphasis on ethics reform and release taxes
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Washington should once again look to our state to remind itself that citizens in the hinterland are demanding transparency and accountability. Continue Reading
The White House still hasn’t released most staffers’ financial disclosures
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A little over a week ago, the White House began releasing the Trump administration’s financial disclosures. But many are still missing. Here’s what we know now. 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
State auditor says Hobbs may need ‘new leadership’
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State Auditor Tim Keller’s office has launched its third investigation in recent months into alleged conflicts of interest and other problems in Hobbs city government. Continue Reading
Trump can pull money from his businesses whenever he wants — without ever telling us
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Previously unreported changes to President Trump’s trust stipulate that it “shall distribute net income or principal to Donald J. Trump at his request.” Continue Reading
How the Trump Administration responds to Democrats’ demands for information: It doesn’t.
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Congressional Democrats’ letters to the Trump administration are going unanswered. Continue Reading
Immigration enforcement agencies must come out of the shadows
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Federal immigration enforcement agencies are not required to release information about people they’re detaining. They should be required to release it. Continue Reading
Republican senator trades barbs with governor’s camp
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Republican state Sen. Sander Rue didn’t take kindly to a nasty tweet by one of Gov. Susana Martinez’s political committees. Continue Reading
Spotlighting spaceport transparency for Sunshine Week
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The records request NMPolitics.net filed seeking documents from Spaceport America is helping shine light on transparency at that state agency. Continue Reading
Journalists will continue to shine a light in dark corners
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Outside the press gaggle and beyond the official propaganda released by state officials, journalists keep telling the real stories of what is happening across New Mexico. Continue Reading
House OKs ‘huge’ campaign finance reform bill
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After years of trying, supporters of increased campaign transparency finally got their bill through the House. Continue Reading
Sunshine will help Spaceport America succeed
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This is Sunshine Week, and I can think of no better way to mark it than by fighting to shine light on Spaceport America. Continue Reading
Senate committee OKs secrecy for Spaceport America
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Spaceport America, which has generated plenty of controversy because of the tax subsidies it receives, now says its success depends on less public scrutiny. Continue Reading