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Each New Mexican would receive $730 refund if we had Colorado protections in place

Each New Mexican would receive $730 refund if we had Colorado protections in place

by Paul Gessing | Dec 11, 2019 | Economy, Legislature, Notable News, Tax and Budget, Top Issues

The following appeared in the Current-Argus on December 11, 2019. According to the latest estimates from Santa Fe the state’s general fund budget is expected to be $7.882 billion next fiscal year. When Gov. Martinez left office in 2018 the budget was “only” $6.3...
Stadiums should rely on private funding

Stadiums should rely on private funding

by Paul Gessing | Dec 5, 2019 | Economy, Legislature, Local Government, Notable News, Tax and Budget, Taxes, Top Issues

The following appeared in the Albuquerque Journal on December 4, 2019. Like so many in the metro area, I was impressed by the outpouring of support and high quality of play by the New Mexico United in its inaugural season. Considering the timing of United’s success,...
Santa Fe Spending Binge Kicks Into High Gear

Santa Fe Spending Binge Kicks Into High Gear

by Paul Gessing | Nov 5, 2019 | Economy, Legislature, Notable News, Tax and Budget, Taxes, Top Issues

The Legislative Finance Committee has published the requests of New Mexico government agencies for FY 2021. Last year the Legislature increased general fund spending by a robust 12 percent, but with oil production growing rapidly and prices per-barrel holding stable,...
Opinion article: “Free” College Proposal Raises Serious Questions

Opinion article: “Free” College Proposal Raises Serious Questions

by Paul Gessing | Oct 1, 2019 | Economy, Education, Legislature, Notable News, Tax and Budget, Top Issues

The following article appeared in several New Mexico news outlets on September 30, 2019 including the Las Cruces Sun-News. Gov. Lujan Grisham has put forth a plan (set for debate and possible approval in the 2020 Legislature) for “free” college for New Mexico...
Discussing the Gov’s plan for “free” college on KOB TV Channel 4

Discussing the Gov’s plan for “free” college on KOB TV Channel 4

by Paul Gessing | Sep 26, 2019 | Economy, Education, Legislature, Notable News, Tax and Budget, Videos

Rio Grande Foundation president Paul Gessing sat down with KOB TV to discuss the plan for “free” college. You can check out the story below. As of Thursday afternoon, September 26, we have not received any details in terms of the estimated $25-$35 million...
Reason Foundation and Rio Grande Foundation Release Analysis of Task Force Plans for PERA Solvency

Reason Foundation and Rio Grande Foundation Release Analysis of Task Force Plans for PERA Solvency

by Paul Gessing | Sep 24, 2019 | Economy, Legislature, Notable News, Research, Tax and Budget, Taxes, Top Issues

(Albuquerque) The Rio Grande Foundation applauds Gov. Lujan-Grisham for taking on the tricky, but important issue of pension reform. In collaboration with the Pension Integrity Project at Reason Foundation, a national free market think tank, the groups have released...
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  • Federal rules could cut food aid for up to 37,000 New Mexicans
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