Santa Fe – With the 2017 Legislative Session just over two weeks away, closing the budget gap amid declining government revenues and a stagnant New Mexico economy is on top of every lawmakers’ mind when they convene on January 17th. The severity of the budget deficit makes it likely some combination of tax cuts and…
Category: Policy
Permian Basin 101: Market Bullish While Bubble Concerns Persist
The Permian Basin is one of the most productive oil and gas producing regions in the United States, with an output of over 2 million barrels per day. As recent hiring announcements suggest, producers are continuing to invest in one of the few spots in the country where oil exploration still turns a profit. Responsible…
Cangiolosi To Lead NM GOP & New Senate Majority Leader Signals Push For Campaign Finance Reform
Albuquerque – On the second Sunday of this month, the members of the New Mexico GOP State Central committee voted 62% to 38% (251 to 156) to elect Ryan Cangiolosi over John Rockwell as the next chairman of the New Mexico GOP. The campaign to succeed Debbie Maestas as chair turned predictably ugly as anonymous…
What Will Actually Happen When the Constitution is Amended November 8?
There has been much commentary recently supporting the bail amendment. But there has not been as much commentary regarding what will happen once it passes. With it seemingly likely that this measure will pass, it seems to reason that it might be wise to educate the public as to what things to expect after its passage. First,…