Today we examine the dynamic that transpires whenever a bold new idea begins to be discussed in the legislature and how business interests’ iron grip on leadership leads to compromise or, more often, surrender. We also offer info on canvassing… Read More ›
The title of Santa Fe New Mexican’s Aug 20 piece,”New Mexico can’t let this windfall go to waste” got it right. This is a generational opportunity to address a litany of critical needs that have been ignored due to cost… Read More ›
Dahr Jamail is the author of the best-seller, The End of Ice, and a celebrated contributor to Truthout. We’ve been honored to get to know Dahr as a friend, as well as a favorite guest on Retake on the Radio…. Read More ›
A report on Legislative Professionalism for the State of New Mexico was developed by Dr. Timothy Krebs and Dr. Michael Rocca of the University of New Mexico. The purpose of their report is, first, to compare the New Mexico state… Read More ›
One of our collective problems in developing public policy is a propensity to utilize the following approach: ready, shoot, aim, celebrate. (When you shoot before you aim, the result is never good.) With this process, you never miss the target… Read More ›
The Session certainly moved quickly and efficiently, with committees largely passing without revision all three bills introduced. Health Security and 493 other projects funded by the Junior Bill all got their funding and we will all be getting rebates, but… Read More ›