New Mexico Governor Bill Richardon proposed new ethics and campaign finance reform proposals in his state of the state speech yesterday. Together, we’ve passed significant ethics reforms — setting strict campaign contribution limits, providing public financing for judicial posts, and capping gifts to candidates, employees and officials. But several vital reforms have been put off […]
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Working for Albuquerque in Washington
Like a lot of localities, Albuquerque’s budget situation may force it to cut lobbying spending. KOB.com has the report here. John O’Donnell, a contracted employee, has been lobbying on Albuquerque’s behalf of the City of Albuquerque for 15 years, making $90,000 a year.
Gov. Richardson Investigation Controversy
Controversy surrounding an investigation of Gov. Richardson gets front page Politico treatment here.