Jan 15 2017

Oil, gas prices aren’t the only culprits in state’s revenue crisis

2024-04-04T17:20:01-06:00Blog Posts, News Coverage, Tax and Budget Blog, Tax and Budget News Coverage|

New Mexico In Depth--One thing, however, is crystal clear: the tax-cuts-for-jobs paradigm of trickle-down economics has been a massive failure. Tax cuts don’t create jobs for a number of reasons, but the two biggest are: taxes are generally a very small percentage of a business’ costs; and companies don’t hire more employees unless the demand for their goods or services has increased. Tax cuts to companies do not increase demand for their goods or services.

Jan 14 2017

Reader View: New Mexico needs a 21st-century budget

2024-04-04T17:21:11-06:00Blog Posts, News Coverage, Tax and Budget Blog, Tax and Budget News Coverage|

Santa Fe New Mexican--There has been a lot of talk about how to fill New Mexico’s disastrous state revenue shortfall. Taxing out-of-state online merchants for purchases made in New Mexico is a common-sense fix and past due. New Mexico’s small businesses have been at a competitive disadvantage for too long. Taxing food, however? There are other ways to create revenue that make more sense in a state with the second-highest rate of food insecurity among children. But the bigger issue is that New Mexico’s tax code needs a more fundamental fix.

Nov 21 2016

Our public lands must reflect the diversity of our people

2018-06-14T19:38:07-06:00Blog Posts, Racial and Ethnic Equity Blog|

While all Americans should feel welcome to enjoy our nation’s natural and cultural treasures, data show that racial and ethnic groups are less likely to view our national parks as part of their heritage and birthright as Americans. This makes them less likely to visit these places. There are many reasons for this, including a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the NPS staff.

Sep 07 2016

Show me the fat! (in the state budget)

2018-06-14T19:48:04-06:00Blog Posts, Economic Security Blog, Health Blog, Tax and Budget Blog|

State government has a very important job to do. It ensures that all children receive an education that will prepare them to be productive adults. It works to keep our streets safe and our infrastructure in good repair. It must respond to public health threats and keep an eye to future needs. When state government does its job well, it enables and strengthens the state’s economic growth and helps its people thrive.

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