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Politics

Lobbyists report spending nearly $237,000 during session

By Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth | February 23, 2016

Lobbyists and their employers spent $236,828 on gifts, wining and dining for elected officials, their guests and staff during the 2016 legislative session. And that’s only a portion of what was spent during the 30-day session because it captures only those times lobbyists spent $500 or more on a single event.

Politics

House OKs capital outlay bill amid scrutiny

By Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth | February 15, 2016

The House unanimously approved a $166 million capital outlay bill Monday, but not without criticism. House Bill 219 includes $82 million in local projects designated by the 112 lawmakers.

Transparency

State lacks efficient system as $4.4 billion unspent, auditor says

By Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth | February 12, 2016

New Mexico Auditor Tim Keller issued a report on the unspent money Friday morning, suggesting that spending the dollars could create thousands of jobs and give the economy a boost.

Politics

New Mexico Legislature opening day in social media

By Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth | January 19, 2016

Check out the Twitter feedback, plus a bit of Instagram and Facebook, from the first day of the 2016 legislative session.

Politics

Capital outlay projects often controversial

By Sandra Fish, New Mexico In Depth | March 21, 2015

The way New Mexico funds capital projects had it critics long before lawmakers disagreed and failed to pass a bill funding the projects on Saturday. Here’s a look at issue in a story New Mexico In Depth wrote before the session started.

Economy

Editor’s note: Bid to limit local control of oil and gas goes to Senate

By Gwyneth Doland, New Mexico In Depth | March 12, 2015

Thirty-three counties and more than 100 municipalities in New Mexico have passed restrictions on mining, oil and gas that go beyond state laws. A controversial bill that would limit that local control passed the House Tuesday.

Transparency

Lawmakers blocking cap legislation received industry campaign money

By Trip Jennings, New Mexico In Depth | February 19, 2015

Five of the six senators who opposed legislation to cap what lenders can charge borrowers on certain types of loans took thousands of dollars in campaign money from the industry in 2013 and 2014, state records show.

Politics

Talking about lobbyists and other Roundhouse happenings

By Heath Haussamen | February 9, 2015

These two podcasts will help keep you up on what’s going on at the Roundhouse.

Poverty

NM In Focus takes on payday lending at the Roundhouse

By Trip Jennings, New Mexico In Depth | February 9, 2015

Watch this segment from NMID’s media partner KNME and its public affairs show, New Mexico In Focus.

Politics

Storefront lending lobbyists spend big on NM officials

By Trip Jennings, New Mexico In Depth | February 6, 2015

The flow of money for the lobbyists’ clients offers a window into how the Roundhouse works.

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