Smith plans gas tax message bill for New Mexico 2015
At the New Mexico Tax Research Legislative Outlook Conference in Albuquerque on December 16 officials from the Finance Department and legislative committees discussed tax policy. Sen John Arthur Smith urged a gasoline tax increase. others debated gross receipts taxes, local incentives, and earning capacity for highway bonding.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
Tom Clifford
Department of Finance and Administration
Charles Sallee
Legislative Finance Committee
Municipal League
Jason Espinoza
Association of Commerce and Industry
Taxation and Revenue Department
Espinoza
Peter Wirth
D-Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Smith
Gary Johnson
Bobby Gonzales
D-Taps
Tom Taylor
Farmington
William Sharer
Taylor
Balderas fires and retools New Mexico AG staff
Editorial argues Balderas is cleaning house at the Office of the Attorney General after interviews with 181 workers. Dozens were fired effective Jan. 1 while most remain in place. The piece criticizes worker dependency on government jobs and defends the transition, noting perks and health insurance.
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Espanola
Hector Balderas
Santa Fe New Mexican
Consumer Advocate
Abigail Walker
Balderas
Sunshine Portal
Ms. Walker
Mr. Balderas
Is U S energy policy a one trick pony
In five years unconventional fossil technologies have shifted U S natural gas from scarce to abundant and affordable. Gas drives utilities and transport, backing renewables, with major oil companies promoting gas fueled markets. China pursues a broader energy mix, while the U S should expand policies beyond a single focus to cleaner fossil options and broader energy sources.
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U.S
Chevron
Shell
China
United States
Russia
Inner Mongolia
Puzzling Interstitial Cystitis Treated By Various Therapies
Dear Doctor column explains interstitial cystitis a puzzling bladder condition without known cause. It outlines no cure and the goal to reduce symptoms, with dietary changes for triggers, bladder training to curb frequency, and oral Pentosan polysulfate sodium (Elmiron) among therapies.
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Morgan
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Vin Son
Martin
Kral
United Media Syndicate
Dr. K