Observer: end double dipping by lawmakers would save funds
Our View argues against legislators who collect state pay while serving in Santa Fe. Tim Lewis and colleagues Jim Smith and Dennis Roch propose a ban on paid pay while performing legislative duties, estimating about 137 thousand dollars saved over a two year cycle, plus unpaid leave example set by Lewis.
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Jim Smith
R-Sandia Park
Dennis Roch
R-Texico
Cibola High School
Albuquerque Public Schools
APS
Santa Fe
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Self interest rules in redistricting debates across states
Lawmakers protect their own seats through redistricting and term limits, often blocking fair maps. Texas saw a shift of over ten congressional seats after party control changed in 2002. Independent commissions exist but fears of bias persist, with courts as last resort. The piece notes Arizona and New Mexico examples and discusses term-limit dynamics for state legislators.
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Santa FE
Texas
New Mexico
House
Supreme Court
Dennis Kintigh
Roswell
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Improvements pledged for retirement board
The Educational Retirement Board pledges corrective action to secure long term pension sustainability for New Mexico public educators. ERB aims to fund benefits through contributions and investments, with a plan endorsed by NMAER and the Legislature to cut the cost of living adjustments for current and future retirees by 12.5 percent, addressing escalating funding gaps.
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Educational Retirement Board
ERB
New Mexico
New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees
NMAER
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