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Our government should make decisions that further the public's interest. But recently, gridlock, hyper-partisanship, and out-of-date legislative process have hindered meaningful progress. We are fighting back.

Common Cause addresses a range of good government issues to ensure that public officials can their jobs. Over the years, we have worked to:

  • Reform the U.S. Senate to update its rules and curb abuse of the silent filibuster
  • Prevent government shutdowns over anti-democratic political agendas
  • Make sure voters have necessary information about budgets, spending, and the legislative process
  • Stop legislators from wrongly interfering with presidential and gubernatorial appointments to the executive and judicial branch
  • Ensure state legislatures have adequate time and funding to conduct the peoples’ business

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Modernizing the NM Legislature

Modernizing the NM Legislature

We deserve an effective, responsive, and reflective state legislature with adequate resources to serve the people of New Mexico.

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Other Key Bills We Pushed in the Special Session

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Other Key Bills We Pushed in the Special Session

We are happy to see the passage of SB8: LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY CAMERAS to hold police accountable and improve transparency. We will continue to advocate for bills similar to SB7: REDUCE INSTITUTIONAL RACISM after it faltered in the Special Session.

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Democracy Candidate Survey 2024

An educational survey of candidates in New Mexico on pro-democracy issues was conducted by Common Cause New Mexico, New Mexico Open Elections, Fair Districts for New Mexico, and New Mexico First.

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UNM Report on Legislative Professionalism for the State of New Mexico

UNM Study of Legislative Process Ranks NM Near Bottom in Professionalism; Suggests Longer Sessions, Salaries and More Staff

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Model City Council

This is a curriculum program with lessons and resources for educators who want to engage students in learning civics and government topics.

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Townhall Meeting on Legislative Modernization hosted by NM Open Elections

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Townhall Meeting on Legislative Modernization hosted by NM Open Elections

A New Mexico State Legislature reflective of the communities and people of our state is possible -- one that is not heavily influenced by lobbyists and not run by representatives who must be either rich, retired or extremely resourceful. Join New Mexico State House Representative Angelica Rubio (HD35, University of New Mexico Professor of Political Science Timothy Krebs, and our own Common Cause New Mexico Policy Director Mason Graham to learn more about how we can fix our state government.

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