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Common Cause’s Virginia Kase Solomón Responds To State Of The Union
We know the State of the Union because we are the union, and our members are living the impact of this President’s policies every single day.
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CCNM’s 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
This year's session was only 30 days, but it was historic for democracy!
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Common Cause New Mexico’s 2026 Legislative Priorities
Common Cause New Mexico isn’t letting a short session stop progress on our democracy.
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Albuquerque Needs Ranked Choice Voting
With an upcoming municipal election with 5+ candidates running for Mayor, the City of Albuquerque seriously needs to consider ranked choice voting - also known as instant run-offs. Let's give voters more options while saving taxpayer dollars.
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New Mexico must modernize its legislature before we get left behind
For yet another year, a proposition to modernize the state legislature has failed, and our elected officials are growing increasingly out of touch with the needs of everyday New Mexicans.
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Possible Impacts of the SAVE Act on New Mexico
We've worked hard to protect democracy and expand voting in our state, and the SAVE Act could undo a lot of progress.
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2025 Democracy Legislation Roundup
New Mexico just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session and we're proud of the democracy bills that passed, and those that didn't quite make it.
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Demanding Effective, Transparent, and Accountable Government in New Mexico
Whether it’s allowing more flexibility in legislative sessions, increasing transparency in committee votes, or ensuring that bills receive due consideration, these proposals highlight a commitment to a more accountable and effective government.
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We need your calls and emails!
Help us get SJR 1 Legislative Salaries Commission passed through our toughest committee hearing in Senate Finance! We need our members to flood SFC members with calls of support for modernization and urge them to send the amendment to the voters!
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Modernization measure passes first committee with bipartisan support!
SJR 1 Legislative Salaries Commission, CA, passes Senate Rules Committee by a 7-2 vote, and SB 85 Campaign Finance Changes advances to the Senate Floor.
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Midweek check-in from the Roundhouse
Two constitutional amendments move forward, staffing gets a much-needed boost, and SJR 1 Legislative Salaries is likely being heard next week in Senate Rules Committee!
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Democracy reforms are moving in the Roundhouse!
Common Cause New Mexico priority bills are already being heard and passed through legislative committees.
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Help us pass democracy legislation in the 2025 New Mexico Legislative session!
Common Cause New Mexico's top legislative priorities for 2024 include legislative salaries, semi-open primaries, campaign finance disclosure, and dignity and democracy for people who have been incarcerated.