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NFIB/New Mexico Endorses Republican Candidate Lisa Shin For State Rep. Dist. 43

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

Lisa Shin

NFIB News:

Lisa Shin of Los Alamos is officially endorsed for House Dist. 43 by the National Federation of Independent Business/New Mexico.

Its small business owners statewide appreciate her alignment with their issues, her willingness to run for this important position and, most importantly, believe she will be a good leader within the New Mexico House of Representatives.

NFIB will be promoting her endorsement on the state webpage and member communication including its signature New Mexico Voter Guide that is mailed to each and every member. Read More

Jack Ammerman Wins Constitution Day Poster Contest

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

Jack Ammerman, winner of the 2018 Constitution Day Poster Contest, receives his $100 cash prize from Dawn Voss, president of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Jack Ammerman is the winner of the 2018 Constitution Day Poster Contest. President Dawn Voss of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women presented Ammerman with a $100 cash prize.

The award ceremony was held Sunday at Urban Park during the Constitution Day Picnic sponsored by the Republican Party of Los Alamos.

Ammerman is an eighth grade student and is homeschooled. He is the son of Kristina Read More

Udall Named To House-Senate Conference Committee To Finalize Interior And Environment Funding

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, has been named to the conference committee that will finalize the fiscal year 2019 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill, which funds the Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Forest Service, and various other agencies.

The conference committee includes leaders of four House and Senate Appropriations

Bernalillo County Champions ‘Medicaid Buy-In’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

BERNALILLO COUNTY News:

The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners, after hearing from NM Together for Healthcare leaders from Bernalillo County, passed a resolution Sept. 11 that supports the state’s commitment to exploring an innovative proposal to allow New Mexicans to purchase health insurance coverage through Medicaid — including those who do not qualify for Medicaid or cannot afford to use their current insurance.

“The Medicaid Buy-in plan is important because insurance is very expensive, and all New Mexicans need healthcare coverage,” said Reyna Tovar,

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rejects Invitation To Heritage Month Celebration At White House

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump rejecting his invitation to attend a reception honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and detailing the ways this administration’s rhetoric and actions have stood in stark contrast to the history and values of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The letter opens, “I write to inform you that I decline your invitation to attend a reception for Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House because

Libertarian: End Taxation Of Currency, Gold, Silver

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 18, 2018

LIBERTARIAN News:

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 7 would eliminate capital gains taxes on most transactions conducted with precious metals.

West Virginia Rep. Alex Mooney introduced the Money Metals Tax Neutrality Act, which was quickly cosponsored by Rep. French Hill of Arkansas and Rep. Raul Labrador of Idaho. If passed, the bill’s tax exemptions would encompass “(1) gold, silver, platinum, or palladium coins minted and issued by the (U.S. Treasury) Secretary at any time or (2), refined gold or silver bullion, coins, bars, rounds, or

Birnbaum: Response To Gessing Op-Ed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

By EDWARD BIRNBAUM

Los Alamos

The revenues accruing from oil and gas this year are anticipated to generate a large budget surplus in excess of 1 billion dollars for New Mexico in the next fiscal year, a situation which is predicted to continue for at least the next several years. Many folks have already commented on how this surplus should be spent, as did Paul Gessing in his Los Alamos Daily Post op-ed (Sept. 12, 2018), in which the focus is on pension and tax reform.

Tax reform has been a hotly debated topic at the Roundhouse for many years, and our dependence on the GRT is a problem, but if you reduce the Read More

Attorney General Hector Balderas Urges Congress To Support Funding Under Violence Against Women Act

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Courtesy image

From the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General:

ALBUQUERQUE – Attorney General Hector Balderas today joined 55 other state and territory attorneys general to urge Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

The attorneys general sent a letter earlier today to congressional leaders and the chairs of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, urging lawmakers to vote to reauthorize VAWA before it expires this year.

“Congressional leaders have a responsibility to fight for women in dangerous situations,” Balderas said. “This funding Read More

American Legion Hosts Candidate Town Hall Saturday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

9:00:00 AM	1	Christine Chandler	NM House Rep 43	Democrat
9:15:00 AM	2	Joseph Granville	LA County Sherif	Democrat
9:30:00 AM	3	David Izraelevitz	LA Councilor	Democrat
9:45:00 AM	4	Lisa Shin	NM House Rep 43	Republican
10:00:00 AM	5	Brady Burke	LA Councilor	Republican
10:15:00 AM	6	Stephanie Garcia Richard	Land Comissioner	Democrat
10:30:00 AM	7	Randall Ryti	LA Councilor	Democrat
10:45:00 AM	8	Sarah Scott	LA Councilor	Democrat
11:00:00 AM	9	James Robinson	LA Councilor	Democrat
11:15:00 AM	10	Judge Michael Vigil	NM Supreme Court
11:30:00 AM	11	Greg White	Los Alamos County Sherif	Independent

Auditor Johnson Warns Alamogordo About Potential ‘Job Fund’ Violations

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Wayne Johnson

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― New Mexico State Auditor Wayne Johnson this week warned Alamogordo city leaders about potential violations of the Local Economic Development Act and other missteps as they built an entertainment venue.

Johnson says his office received more than a dozen complaints about the project, and initiated a special investigation.

“There appears to have been lots of confusion over the years as this project staggered along,” Johnson said. “Unfortunately, such chaos creates an environment that is ripe for waste or abuse. Economic

Scenes From GOP Picnic At Urban Park Sunday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Republican candidates running for local and state offices gathered for a community picnic sponsored by Dist. 28 Rep. Jimmie C. Hall Sunday afternoon at Urban Park. From left, Court of Appeals Judge Hank Bohnhoff (incumbent) Municipal Judge Alan Kirk (incumbent), Rep. Jimmie Hall, Brady Burke (county council), Lisa Shin (Dist. 43), John Bliss (county council), Dawn Voss (county council) and James Whitehead (sheriff). Photo by John McHale.ladailypost.com

Scene from GOP picnic Sunday at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale.ladailypost.com

Candidates from left, Lisa Shin (Dist. 43), and James Read More

Balderas On EPA Rollback Of Methane Emission Regs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of the Attorney General:

Attorney General Hector Balderas issued this statement Sept. 11, in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s dangerous plan to roll back methane regulations:

“By rolling back critical methane waste regulations, President Trump’s EPA continues to put industry profits before New Mexican families’ safety and our environment.

“Wasting New Mexico’s natural resources not only harms our families, but jeopardizes our precious environment, so I will continue to fight these harmful

Business Breakfast With Chandler And Shin Sept. 20

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

Lujan Grisham Requests Funding For National Caregiving Grants

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 17, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) led a bipartisan letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) to request $10 million in Care Corps grant funding in the fiscal year 2019 LHHS Appropriations bill.

Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham has been working to enact and fund Care Corps grants since her first term in Congress. This significant development

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Announces Strong Funding For NM Priorities In Energy & Water Appropriations Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Thursday, U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) announced major wins for New Mexico in the Energy and Water appropriations bill, which was part of the minibus funding package that passed the House Thursday.

“This funding package makes significant investments in New Mexico, providing key federal resources for our local infrastructure, science and innovation initiatives, and clean energy programs.

“One of my priorities has long been to ensure local communities are made whole for the work they have completed

Political Signs Surface As Election Day Draws Near

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

Political signs are dotting the landscape Saturday morning on Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock as the Nov. 6, 2018 General Election Day draws near. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Political signs on display Saturday morning on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Udall Addresses National Congress Of American Indians

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 16, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, addressed the National Congress of American Indians Wednesday at its 2018 Tribal Unity Impact Days.

In his remarks, Udall discussed the committee’s work to achieve Indian Country’s priorities and his commitment to fighting for issues vital to tribal communities – including reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and strengthening its tribal provisions. Udall also highlighted his concerns regarding U.S. Supreme

RSLC Releases ‘18 In ’18 Races To Watch – Hispanic Heritage Month Edition’

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 15, 2018

RSLC News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) Friday debuted its “18 in ’18: Races to Watch – Hispanic Heritage Month Edition.”

Comprised of the RSLC’s Future Majority Project (FMP) and Right Women, Right Now (RWRN) candidates of Hispanic heritage who are running for state-level offices around the country this year, these candidates are rising stars who will champion conservative policies while representing the full diversity of the nation.

The RSLC’s FMP and RWRN initiatives both aim to identify, recruit, and support new diverse

Lujan Grisham And Morales Release Five-Step Plan To Strengthen NM Infrastructure; Create Jobs

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 14, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― This morning, U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Howie Morales announced a plan to tackle New Mexico’s infrastructure needs, create jobs, make our roads safer, and build a strong economic backbone for the long term.

With clear strategies to leverage state revenues and private investment to deploy strategically to the most important projects, Michelle and Howie continue to demonstrate that they are prepared to tackle the biggest issues facing New Mexico’s communities and economy.

“To build

Luján Introduces Legislation Leveraging Telehealth To Combat Opioid Epidemic

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on September 14, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) introduced the Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act, which would provide states with options to leverage telehealth to increase services and treatment for Medicaid patients.

Similar legislation authored by Senator Carper was included in the Senate opioid package, the Opioid Crisis Response Act, as section 2203. The House version introduced by Luján contains additional language that focuses on treatment for individuals with co-occurring serious

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