Viewpoint: Legislature session sparks fear and calls for open records
Ingle warns NM legislators will spend freely during the session while Democrat leadership discusses big budgets. The column criticizes Senate Bill 232 by Pat Woods to curb public records access, suggesting online records would improve transparency and reduce government waste.
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Albuquerque Journal
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Stu Ingle
Wish for New Mexico lawmakers as session begins
Steve Hansen reflecting on the upcoming legislative session notes he knows only a few lawmakers from Quay and Guadalupe counties. He highlights Dennis Roch and George Dodge exiting the House, Martin Zamora and Jacky Chatfield new to state politics, and veteran Pete Campos and Pat Woods shaping policy through committees and bills.
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Las Vegas
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Broadview
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New Mexico eyes bold agenda as Grisham seeks reform
In a 60 day session marked by a windfall oil boom, Representative Susan Grisham ushers a Democratic agenda to expand early education and raise teacher pay while pursuing climate initiatives. Republicans warn against overspending though lawmakers lack full control over funds. Democrat William Soules urges bipartisanship and caution in ruling with a surplus.
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