Environmentalists and communities dependent upon coal for local jobs and revenue have often been pitted against each other as shutting down coal translated into a sacrifice zone. Environmental groups had argued that development of renewable energy to replace coal could replace those lost jobs and local revenue. Now a well-researched report documents just that. And…
The first week of the legislative session was very slow, giving us time to get ready. Week II is already rolling with 4 MUST PASS bills going to hearings on Tue. and Wed., with more hearings for our bills certainly to be announced each afternoon. This post includes a Roundhouse Update, links to last week’s…
For weeks Retake has been focused on tomorrow…as in the next few days in preparation for the Legislative Session. Today we focus on a more distant tomorrow, asking you to think about and comment about what NM can do about climate change. We include reader comments from yesterday’s blog, a video from a 15-year old…
The GOP may not be willing to fight for our planet, but Kathleen Dean Moore and SueEllen Campbell had the most powerful list of reasons to fight for this planet that I have ever read. I am sending it to Rep. Townsend who was unimpressed by yesterday’s expert testimony to the House Energy, Environment and…
AOC’s response to mostly gentle criticism from the Dem leadership and activists is spot on. Gabe Ramos to replace Morales in the Senate. And that is a problem. Word that ALL gun bills will be heard on one Saturday? The chaos begins. Women’s March Saturday details.
We’ve been planning for many months for the legislative session and it begins today .As NM Voices for Children has declared: “It is time to go bold, or go home.” We couldn’t agree more. Today we focus on NM Voices and the Governor’s plans for K-12 education, a bad sign for recreational marijuana, and other…
Quite a week, but it pales in comparison to what this week brings. The New Mexican called it a once in a generation Legislative session, so we need to be ready. Today, we bring back last week’s posts, but also provide a preview of the 2019 Roundhouse Legislative Session and encouragement to Join the Statewide…
Yesterday’s Action Alert demonstrated the critical importance of immediate, actionable information and of you sharing. Today, we return to the food tax, something Senator Wirth surprisingly described as not being “off the table.” Retake considers a Food Tax off the table. Also video of Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi & Schumer responding to Trump. What a contrast.
Just got an alert that Udall and presumably Heinrich are getting many more calls in favor of the wall than opposing it, something I’ve confirmed. Maybe we’ve become complacent and assumed that without raising our voice, our Senators would do the right thing? I’ve provided a few speaking points and phone #s in a blog…
The post also includes good news, the impact of new leadership in New Mexico. Our votes did matter. We still need to be vigilant, but the PARCC standardized testing is gone with the stroke of the pen and the Oil Conservation Commission reversed its fracking decision. Progress is possible and we meet today to advance…
Two weeks ago, citing a Brennan Justice Center report, Retake blogged about how Trump could use emergency powers to do all kinds of undemocratic, borderline fascist actions. Well. Trump is now floating the idea of bypassing Congress, declaring a national emergency and using military funding to build the wall. This could well also be a…
Today we update you on our Roundhouse Advocacy and crucial meeting this Thursday where we finalize plans for advocacy. For those who’ve been engaged in travel, guests and holiday festivities, today also provides a summary of the opportunity we have in NM to lead the Nation, to demonstrate what can happen when we all pull…
The post includes a report on Thursday’s packed Roundhouse meeting and the launch of our Response Network. Joining the Network is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. No more 50th. With a Statewide Network advocating at the Roundhouse minimum wage increase, funding increase for early childhood, health security and more is possible: IF…
Most Americans barely notice the shutdown. Some may have to alter plans to visit museums or national parks, but that is a minor adjustment easily made. But if the shutdown continues much longer every aspect of tribal life could be impacted from healthcare, to road maintenance, to access to food and to tribal justice systems,…
The Governor set the tone yesterday. Times are very different and we have an obligation to take advantage of this opportunity. Today’s post is designed to share with others who may be knew to Retake and our legislative strategy and to offer you something new: an opportunity that was almost unimaginable two years ago. Let’s…
