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Proposal aims to keep legislators from drinking while on the job
All of our New Mexico lawmakers should be having debates, considering legislation, and making decisions on behalf of their constituents with a clear and sober mind. Sponsored by Sen. Harold Pope (D-Bernalillo), a new Senate rule would require that "no senator shall consume alcohol before or during any floor session or meeting of a committee to which a member has been appointed."
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Modernizing the Legislature to be discussed during this year’s session
Our state originally intended to have a citizen-led legislature, but in modern times, an unpaid, voluntary legislature has had the opposite effect -- with ordinary New Mexicans unable to afford to serve.
Having an unpaid legislature “may have worked over 100 years ago during the creation of our state when we were horse-and-buggy but in our modern day, we need to have a paid legislature because right now really the only people who can afford to legislate and participate in the legislative process are often individuals who are...
Having an unpaid legislature “may have worked over 100 years ago during the creation of our state when we were horse-and-buggy but in our modern day, we need to have a paid legislature because right now really the only people who can afford to legislate and participate in the legislative process are often individuals who are...
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New Mexico Elections Are Decided at the Ballot Box, Not Through Political Violence
Today we recommit ourselves to ensuring our public officials can do their jobs without fear of violence.
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Common Cause New Mexico Outlines Good Government Priorities for 2023 Session
Modernizing the legislative process, with more staff, longer sessions and compensation for legislators is the top priority for Common Cause in the upcoming 60-day NM Legislative session.
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Common Cause New Mexico “Denounces Violence Directed Toward Public Servants”
Common Cause New Mexico unequivocally denounces all violence directed toward public servants and is dedicated to increasing protections for those who work to serve the public and uphold the democratic system that serves us all.
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UNM Study of Legislative Process Ranks NM Near Bottom in Professionalism
A new study by the University of New Mexico suggests longer legislative sessions, salaries and more staff
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Common Cause New Mexico Reminds Voters “Election Night is not Results Night”
New Mexico voters have until 7 p.m. tonight to cast a ballot in person or to hand return their absentee ballot to a polling location or county clerk's office for the 2022 midterm election. As voters head to the polls, Common Cause New Mexico is reminding voters that it may take days for election officials to finalize results.
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Common Cause NM Seeking a Few Good Citizens to Defend Democracy
Common Cause, Statewide Coalition Recruiting Volunteers for Non-partisan Election Monitoring Program
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Couy Griffin Ruling: Elected Officials Can’t Just “Snub Noses at Constitution”
Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was removed from office for his role in an insurrection, a Santa Fe court has ruled. The ruling, which came after a two-day bench trial in August, also precludes him from running for office in the future.
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Common Cause Releases 2022 “Democracy Scorecard” Showing Growing Support in Congress for Democracy Reform
As constituents evaluate the performance of their members of Congress, Common Cause released its 2022 “Democracy Scorecard,” a tracking resource with the positions of all members of Congress on campaign finance reform, ethics and transparency, and voting rights legislation.
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New Leadership Takes Helm at Common Cause New Mexico
Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM) Executive Director, Heather Ferguson, was named this week to a national position at Common Cause, based in Washington, DC. Mario Jimenez, III, currently the Campaigns Director, will become Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico.
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Common Cause Denounces Otero County Commission’s Irresponsible Move to Not Certify Primary Election Results
One thing all New Mexicans agree on is everyone across our great state deserves a fair and secure election. But in Otero County that right is under threat due to a partisan attempt to sow doubt with voters about the integrity of our voting system—including its dedicated election administrators and machines that have been repeatedly tested and independently certified.