List/Grid Author Archives: Thomas Cole / Of the Journal
Tax-exempt groups have political bent
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of occasional columns on groups attempting to shape public policy in New Mexico. Two new tax-exempt “social welfare organizations” — one formed... Read more »
Did lawyer speed SUV at jaywalking judge?
There is no dispute that the prominent lawyer and the longtime judge had their differences. &n ...
Pact could block Internet gambling
A proposed new gambling compact between the Navajo Nation and the state could effectively close the ...
Navajo pact could mean no Internet gambling
A proposed new gambling compact between the Navajo Nation and the state could effectively close the ...
Tax bill was major overhaul
The omnibus tax bill approved by the Legislature in the waning hours of its 2013 regular session is ...
Officials approve finance change
The 2013 regular session of the Legislature was a mixed bag on the issue of money and politics.
Legislators take care of their own
State Senate Bill 114 brings to mind that Beatles tune "With a Little Help from My Friends. ...
Ex-securities chief defends NMFA probe
The former state securities director says he and his office did nothing wrong in handling the criminal investigation and prosecution into a forged audit at the New Mexico Finance Authority.
Legislature hires ex-govt. officials
For its regular session each year, the state Legislature hires several former government officials a ...
State moves closer to balancing checkbook
The administration of Gov. Susana Martinez is behind schedule but making progress on balancing the s ...
Gov. shifts strategy with lawmakers
Gov. Susana Martinez has taken a markedly less confrontational approach to the Legislature this year ...
Now that’s a coffee maker
We learned last week the administration of Gov. Susana Martinez paid just a couple bucks shy of $2,7 ...
