PeoplePowerDemocracy

A collaborative media project that examines ethics, transparency & accountability in government. Partners: @nminfocus @kunmnews @nmindepth @nmnewsport

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This week @GwynethDoland sits down w/ @NMEthicsWatch - Commission Advocate: Show Us the Details https://t.co/suXxGfBme9 #nmleg #nmgoodgov

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Miss the @KUNMnews call-in show? Listen here https://t.co/lJ6BxeNN7I #nmleg #NMgoodgov

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Gov. Martinez signed nearly 72% of the 60 bills sponsored solely by Republicans https://t.co/uwlPeGUyjD #NMgoodgov #nmleg

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Gov. Martinez approved nearly 58 percent of the 45 bills with bipartisan sponsorship https://t.co/uwlPeGUyjD #NMgoodgov #nmleg

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#correction: Pocket vetoes are strategic. It sends this message of "I didn't actively NOT sign this bill"- @trip_44 #nmgoodgov #nmpol #nmleg

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Everything gets done at the last minute in #nmleg and @Gov_Martinez does the signatures and vetoes in the last 24 hours. - @fishnette #nmpol

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Caller: I helped w/ HB 253. @Gov_Martinez pocket vetoed this bill 4 the second time. It's frustrating and hard 2 b involved in the process.

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It's power politics. You punish your enemies and you reward your friends, Bill Richardson did the same thing. - @trip_44 #nmgoodgov #nmleg

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I don't think @Gov_Martinez had a "hissy fit", it seemed more like a scorched earth policy- @fishnette #nmgoodgov #nmleg #nmpol

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CR: .@Gov_Martinez vetoed 63% of senate democratic bills. 78% of Republican bills were signed. - @fishnette #nmgoodgov #nmleg

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Caller: The veto of the minimum wage makes no sense to me. It was a great opportunity to improve NM #nmgoodgov #nmleg #nmpol

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In terms of solitary confinement, some jails have made progress after all. In terms of reform in the law, that's a 2019 issue- @cjproctor74

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There were 3 sexual assault kits bills that were signed this session. Kits cost between $400-$500 2 process - @radiomarisa #nmleg #nmgoodgov

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Caller: I was watching @Gov_Martinez's vetoes & signs. I was happily surprised that she signed a bill that outlawed gay conversion therapy.

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Caller: @Gov_Martinez doesn't have a compassionate bone in her body. She signed the anti-gay conversion therapy bill as a political ploy.

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If u get out of a prison and can't get a job b/c you have to check the box, what options does that leave you with? - @cjproctor74 #nmleg

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Ban the box is another criminal justice reform issue. It means u can't immediately exclude previous felon from a job - @cjproctor74 #nmleg

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Caller: I was watching @Gov_Martinez's vetoes & signs. I was happily surprised that she signed a bill that outlawed gay convesion therapy.

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.@Gov_Martinez veotoed the bill b/c she said it oversimplified solitary confinement. - @radiomarisa #nmleg #nmpol #nmgoodgov

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Caller: I'm a long-time republican. @Gov_Martinez's don't reflect the person we voted for 8 years ago. #nmgoodgov #nmleg #nmpol