Read more about the article Minimum Wage Debate Continues – Heroes & Zeroes Update
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Minimum Wage Debate Continues – Heroes & Zeroes Update

Are we helping those who are struggling financially? Some say the increased wage will give them more disposable income to provide for their families. But what about those who make $13-$15/hour to stay home and collect government assistance? Will they re-enter the workforce for $9/hour when faced with childcare and other costs, such as transportation, to take a job?

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March 6, 2017
Read more about the article Blank Checks — Low Expectations – No Accountability
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Blank Checks — Low Expectations – No Accountability

Protecting our Children’s Future: Why does the NMBC fight to maintain our permanent funds? Because we care about our children’s education and the opportunities for their future! The NMBC opposes the efforts of some state legislators to pass constitutional amendments (CA’s) that would raid New Mexico’s Land Grant Permanent Fund. Read more in the Op-Ed titled ‘Special-Interest Groups Loving NM Permanent Fund to Death,’ written by NMBC President Carla Sonntag.

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March 1, 2017
Read more about the article NM Legislature Moving Forward on Mandated Wages
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NM Legislature Moving Forward on Mandated Wages

No matter how you package it, a minimum wage increase isn't just bad for business and our state's economy; it's bad for the very people we want to help. What's the solution? The free-market system and better education or training. Learn more on NMBC's position about mandated wages from Carla Sonntag in commentary published by Albuquerque Business First, HERE.

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February 24, 2017
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RPNM Defamation Lawsuit Update

I've received several inquiries about my defamation lawsuit against the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) and thought I’d provide an update.

Here are the most frequently asked questions:

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February 21, 2017
Read more about the article NMBC BillTracker Rocks!
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NMBC BillTracker Rocks!

Legislative Heroes and Zeroes Update: Currently, over 1,100 pieces of legislation (901 Bills, 196 Memorials, 35 Resolutions) are making their way through the House and Senate. At the midpoint of the session, there are way too many ‘revenue enhancement/tax increase’ and government growth bills that do ZERO good for New Mexico on the table.

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February 21, 2017
Read more about the article NMBC Stands Up for High Paying New Mexico Oil & Gas Jobs
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NMBC Stands Up for High Paying New Mexico Oil & Gas Jobs

New Mexico Business Coalition Works to Repeal BLM Venting And Flaring Rule

On a recent national conference call with reporters, New Mexico Business Coalition (NMBC) president Carla Sonntag endorsed the use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s “venting and flaring” rule. The rule imposes new federal restrictions on top of existing state and federal regulations dealing with methane emissions from oil and natural gas wells.

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February 8, 2017
Read more about the article Care About Our Kids? Time to Vote.
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Care About Our Kids? Time to Vote.

School board elections matter! School board elections are being held around the state on Tuesday, 2/7/17. If you didn't vote early, vote Tuesday.

Don't have kids in school and think it doesn't affect you? Think again! If the kids being educated in the New Mexico school system stay in New Mexico, they will follow one of two paths: 1) They will become New Mexico's workforce; or 2) They will become New Mexico's next generation of government assistance recipients.

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February 6, 2017
Read more about the article What the frack are they thinking?
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What the frack are they thinking?

Crazy times in the state legislature! There is too much to share, but a couple of things that need your attention:

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February 2, 2017