Senate OKs bill to allow redacting names from police reports
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The names of victims and most witnesses could be redacted in cases of rape, stalking and domestic violence until a defendant has been charged if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading
House OKs bill calling for more disclosure in solar sales
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Solar energy companies would have to provide more information about the cost and energy savings on residential solar systems. Continue Reading
Disclosure bill aims to protect consumers, solar industry from getting burned
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It’s good business for New Mexico when consumers throughout the state have the information they need to make sound investment decisions. Continue Reading
Senate passes bill to shine light on dark money
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While requiring greater transparency from political groups, the bill would also double the amount of money individuals can donate to candidates for public office. Continue Reading
Secretary of state posts officials’ financial disclosure statements online
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The searchable database includes 2017 financial disclosure statements for hundreds of government officials. Continue Reading
Bill would end ‘political purpose’ barrier to the public accessing government data
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Advocates for open government say the restriction is not just a barrier to public information but a violation of civil rights that muffles criticism of the government. Continue Reading
Panel kills bill requiring release of presidential hopefuls’ tax returns
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Rep. Debbie Rodella, an Española Democrat, joined with Republicans to bottle up the measure. Continue Reading
Senate committee kills bill to keep government job applications secret
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The Senate Public Affairs Committee voted 5-0 to table the bill, which would have restricted public access to most applications for government jobs. Continue Reading
Transparent ethics commission bill, controversial ‘public accountability board’ proposal both advance
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One proposal requires transparency when a complaint is filed, while the other allows many complaints to be kept secret. Continue Reading
Opposing legislation, as written, to create a state public accountability board
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This bill does not increase transparency in the state of New Mexico. And in some key areas, it actually reduces transparency. Continue Reading
The N.M. Legislature is giving you greater access. Use it.
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You arguably have a greater ability to access the work of the N.M. Legislature than at any previous time in its history. So get involved. Continue Reading
Trump promised to resign from his companies — but there’s no record he’s done so
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To transfer control of his companies, the president has to submit filings in Florida, Delaware and New York. We spoke to officials in each of those states. Continue Reading
Journalism group’s board opposes bill to exempt records from release
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The last thing this state needs is another roadblock to transparency. Continue Reading
In a surprise move, Senate votes to begin archiving webcasts
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Senators unanimously approved on Tuesday a motion from new Majority Leader Peter Wirth to begin archiving. Continue Reading
Q&A: As speaker, Egolf pledges ‘a public and transparent process’ in the House
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Democrats in the N.M. House of Representatives learned some things from being in the minority for the last two years, Brian Egolf says. Continue Reading