State of New Mexico secondary Archives: on Technology
Allen Weh:
Joint federal-state grants for water infrastructure projects
Weh said although he wasn't familiar with details of the Ute Water Project, he would support it or any other program to ensure a sustainable water source. "Water," Weh said, "is a major issue anywhere in the Southwest."
The estimated $550 million Ute project would pipe water from Ute Reservoir in Logan to Cannon, Clovis, Portales and other nearby communities.
Most of the project is unfunded, depending largely on future federal grants or spending bills. Weh said he would like to explore federal grants tied to additional grants from the state.
He said Congress could supply the bulk of the money provided individual states also kick in a percentage to projects like Ute.
Source: Clovis News Journal on New Mexico Senate race
Feb 14, 2014
Ben Ray Lujan:
LIFT America Act: $17 billion for energy infrastructure
A sweeping infrastructure package will boost the middle-class while repairing our country's crumbling roads, schools, hospitals, and electric systems and jumpstarting our transition to a green energy economy. As a core component of any infrastructure
package, I've championed legislation to invest in broadband infrastructure to connect rural communities with high-speed Internet. Democrats' LIFT America Act--legislation I've advocated for--will invest more than $17 billion for energy infrastructure.
Source: 2020 New Mexico Senate campaign website BenRayLujan .com
Jul 8, 2020
Ben Ray Lujan:
Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich along with Representatives Ben Ray Lujan, Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small, hailed the announcement that 18 cable companies, satellite businesses, electrical cooperatives, and wireless providers in
New Mexico have won nearly $165 million from the Federal Communications Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The utilities received the funding for a 10-year period to provide broadband access in 64,170 locations in New Mexico.
Source: Haaland press release on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Dec 11, 2020
Bill Richardson:
Allocate capital to education and water projects
Let’s replace the current political formula with a new formula that we develop together, a strategic approach that maximizes our capital spending to ensure that critical projects get built, with fully one-half to public schools, higher education and
water projects. The other half should go to local projects and state-owned facilities, with some ground rules so projects actually get built. I propose to use funds from non-recurring general fund sources for the smaller projects.
Source: 2004 State of the State speech to the New Mexico Legislature
Jan 20, 2004
Gary Johnson:
Left NM with new highways and a billion-dollar surplus
[Transcript of TV ad]:- During his two terms as governor, he did what people in office rarely do: He kept his word. He vetoed wasteful spending 750 times; cut taxes 14 times; reduced the size of state government through better management instead
of layoffs.
- He left the people of his state with hundreds of miles of new highways; new schools and bridges; improved state services; a balanced budget; and a billion-dollar surplus; all without raising taxes a penny.
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He's fiscally conservative, and socially cool. GQ Magazine described him as "absurdly honest and smart." Gary Johnson isn't the norm in politics; he's the future.
- You know what Gary Johnson will do in the Senate.
Because you know Gary Johnson. [Text on screen: Gary Johnson. U.S. Senate. Fiercely independent.
- Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Paid for by Elect Liberty PAC.
Source: AdWatch transcript for 2018 New Mexico Senate race
Aug 8, 2018
Gary Johnson:
Opposes Net Neutrality; government shouldn't regulate
Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access?Martin Heinrich (D): Yes.
Voted to reverse FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules.
Gary Johnson (L): No. Government shouldn't regulate.
Mick Rich (R): No position found.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Jay Block:
Funding infrastructure can spur much-needed growth
Q: What could the county do better to increase economic development opportunities?Block: Fund infrastructure projects and pass IRBs. [industrial revenue bond] The county just passed a $50 billion IRB that can be used to expand current businesses and
attract outside businesses to come here. We have an opportunity to expand the west side of Rio Rancho with a north-south freeway. Investing and properly planning this project now will save dollars later and spur much-needed growth in our county.
Source: Albuquerque Journal on 2022 New Mexico Governor race
Oct 5, 2021
Jeff Apodaca:
More investment in infrastructure & aerospace
The state's Investment Council should dedicate 5% of its endowment to infrastructure and economic development, including the satellite and aerospace industries, renewable energy production and transmission, and agricultural infrastructure.
He envisions a mix of state investment and low-interest loans for agricultural businesses. To address doctor shortages, he suggested subsidizing medical school for doctors and nurses who remain here for 7 years.
Source: Deming Headlight on 2018 New Mexico Gubernatorial race
May 2, 2017
Joe Cervantes:
Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide
HB10: House Bill 10 creates a division of broadband within the Department of Information Technology and broadband council for purposes of supporting broadband investments across the state.Summary by KRWG public radio:
Provides a centralized, comprehensive plan to deliver broadband internet to every home and business in our state. This legislation would establish a director of broadband for
New Mexico and leverage federal and state resources to build this critical infrastructure.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 64-6-0 on Mar/21/2021; Passed Senate 32-10-0 on Mar/19/2021; State Sen. Joe Cervantes voted YES; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Apr/7/2021
Source: KRWG public radio on New Mexico voting record HB10
Mar 19, 2021
Martin Heinrich:
Supports Net Neutrality; reverse FCC's repeal
Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access?Martin Heinrich (D): Yes.
Voted to reverse FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules.
Gary Johnson (L): No. Government shouldn't regulate.
Mick Rich (R): No position found.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Martin Heinrich:
More federal spending on transportation infrastructure
Q: Support Federal spending to promote the economy?Martin Heinrich (D): Yes, particularly transportation infrastructure.
Gary Johnson (L): No. Cut government spending by 20%.
Mick Rich (R): Yes. Energy development & infrastructure repair.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Martin Heinrich:
Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich along with Representatives Ben Ray Lujan, Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small, hailed the announcement that 18 cable companies, satellite businesses, electrical cooperatives, and wireless providers in
New Mexico have won nearly $165 million from the Federal Communications Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The utilities received the funding for a 10-year period to provide broadband access in 64,170 locations in New Mexico.
Source: Haaland press release on 2024 New Mexico Senate race
Dec 11, 2020
Melanie Stansbury:
Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide
HB10: House Bill 10 creates a division of broadband within the Department of Information Technology and broadband council for purposes of supporting broadband investments across the state.Summary by KRWG public radio:
Provides a centralized, comprehensive plan to deliver broadband internet to every home and business in our state. This legislation would establish a director of broadband for
New Mexico and leverage federal and state resources to build this critical infrastructure.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 64-6-0 on Mar/21/2021; State Rep. Melanie Stansbury co-sponsored bill and voted YES; Passed Senate 32-10-0 on Mar/19/2021; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Apr/7/2021
Source: KRWG public radio on New Mexico voting record HB10
Mar 21, 2021
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Supports Net Neutrality: equal access to Internet
Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D):
Yes. Co-sponsored Congressional resolution to reinstate net neutrality.
Steve Pearce (R): No. Net neutrality rules "undermine the free marketplace."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Lift cap on rebates for film production
Our film and television industry is a powerful tool for economic development. When productions come here, they put New Mexicans to work--whether you're on a crew, whether you're a caterer, whether you're an aspiring filmmaker and you need a foot in
the door. I want Hollywood to hear me, I want talented young New Mexican writers, producers and actors to hear me, I want moviemakers across the globe to hear me: We are open for business, bring your cameras.
Source: 2019 State of the State address to New Mexico legislature
Jan 15, 2019
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
$200 million for high-speed internet is urgently needed
The pandemic has reminded us that New Mexico cannot wait any longer to invest in reliable high-speed internet for all in our state. I call on the Legislature to commit at least half of their capital outlay allocations to new broadband investments, some
$200 million. This is the most urgently needed infrastructure investment we can make as a state. And we must make it. Together we must put in place this essential building block and avow our unequivocal faith in New Mexico's economic future.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to New Mexico legislature
Jan 26, 2021
Michelle Lujan-Grisham:
Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide
HB10: House Bill 10 creates a division of broadband within the Department of Information Technology and broadband council for purposes of supporting broadband investments across the state.Summary by KRWG public radio:
Provides a centralized, comprehensive plan to deliver broadband internet to every home and business in our state. This legislation would establish a director of broadband for
New Mexico and leverage federal and state resources to build this critical infrastructure.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed House 64-6-0 on Mar/21/2021; Passed Senate 32-10-0 on Mar/19/2021; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Apr/7/2021
Source: KRWG public radio on New Mexico voting record HB10
Mar 21, 2021
Mick Rich:
Rebuilding crumbling infrastructure will create employment
Next we can shift existing federal spending from non-productive programs to renew our national infrastructure.
Our roads, bridges, railroads, airports, water and sewer lines, and energy generation and transmission systems form the backbone of our economy and the lifeline of our public well being.
But compared with other wealthy nations, America's infrastructure is old and crumbling. Repairing and renewing it will help both businesses and citizens, and will create steady, good-paying, hard hat jobs.
This isn't government magic--it's just common sense.
Source: 2018 New Mexico Senate website MickRichForSenate.com
Aug 8, 2017
Mick Rich:
Move funds from useless programs to rebuild infrastructure
We can shift existing federal spending from non-productive programs to renew our national infrastructure. Our roads, bridges, railroads, airports, water and sewer lines, and energy generation and transmission systems form the backbone of our economy
and the lifeline of our public well being. But compared with other wealthy nations, America's infrastructure is old and crumbling. Repairing and renewing it will help both businesses and citizens, and will create steady, good-paying, hard hat jobs.
Source: 2018 New Mexico campaign website MickRichForSenate.com
Jan 18, 2018
Mick Rich:
More federal spending on infrastructure repair
Q: Support Federal spending to promote the economy?Martin Heinrich (D): Yes, particularly transportation infrastructure.
Gary Johnson (L): No. Cut government spending by 20%.
Mick Rich (R): Yes. Energy development & infrastructure repair.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Rebecca Dow:
Create plan to deliver broadband internet statewide
HB10: House Bill 10 creates a division of broadband within the Department of Information Technology and broadband council for purposes of supporting broadband investments across the state.Summary by KRWG public radio:
Provides a centralized, comprehensive plan to deliver broadband internet to every home and business in our state. This legislation would establish a director of broadband for
New Mexico and leverage federal and state resources to build this critical infrastructure.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 64-6-0 on Mar/21/2021;
State Rep. Rebecca Dow voted YES; Passed Senate 32-10-0 on Mar/19/2021; Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Apr/7/2021
Source: KRWG public radio on New Mexico voting record HB10
Mar 21, 2021
Steve Pearce:
Net Neutrality rules undermine the free market
Q: Net Neutrality: Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D):
Yes. Co-sponsored Congressional resolution to reinstate net neutrality.
Steve Pearce (R): No. Net neutrality rules "undermine the free marketplace."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on New Mexico Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Susana Martinez:
Tax credit for high-tech R&D
I'm proposing a tax credit for high-tech research and development to attract more high-paying jobs to the state. And this year, it's time for us to stop the double and triple taxation that is crippling our construction and manufacturing industries. This
is often called pyramiding--a business-to-business tax that kills jobs in New Mexico. Because of our tax system, it's cheaper for a N.M. company to hire an out-of-state corporation for services rather than hiring an in-state firm. It makes no sense.
Source: 2012 New Mexico State of the State Address
Jan 17, 2012
Tom Udall:
FactCheck: Los Alamos budget stable but Recession cost jobs
Tom Udall emphasizes his role in protecting national laboratories in his latest campaign ad, claiming he "protect[ed] Sandia labs and Los Alamos." When Udall talks about protecting national laboratories from budget cuts, [that] might raise some eyebrows
in Los Alamos.In March 2012, Los Alamos National Laboratory announced that 557 people would leave their jobs under a voluntary separation program. The lab earlier had announced that they needed 400 to 800 fewer employees to reduce the likelihood of
involuntary layoffs due to a budget crunch. This was just over four years after 450 LANL workers voluntarily left their jobs.
A spokeswoman for Udall said that the senator "has fought hard for stability at LANL despite hard budget times." According
to figures supplied by Udall's office, the lab's budget was $1.8 billion in 2011. Without stimulus funds, the LANL budget went down to $1.6 billion in 2012. But by 2013 budget year, LANL's budget was back up to $1.8 billion and currently is $1.9 billion.
Source: Santa Fe New Mexican AdWatch on 2014 New Mexico Senate race
Aug 9, 2014
Tom Udall:
Hailed $165 million for rural broadband in New Mexico
Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich along with Representatives Ben Ray Lujan, Deb Haaland and Xochitl Torres Small, hailed the announcement that 18 cable companies, satellite businesses, electrical cooperatives, and wireless providers in
New Mexico have won nearly $165 million from the Federal Communications Commission's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction. The utilities received the funding for a 10-year period to provide broadband access in 64,170 locations in New Mexico.
Source: Haaland press release on 2020 New Mexico Senate race
Dec 11, 2020
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