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Tipping Point New Mexico
Hosted by Paul Gessing · EN
Podcast of the Rio Grande Foundation that addresses public policy issues facing New Mexico.
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784 Representative Rebecca Dow - Legislative Update
Feb 1100:40:08Tap to summarizeOn this week's Tipping Point NM interview Paul talks to Rep. Rebecca Dow about issues in the 2026 legislative session. Rebecca and Paul discuss issues in both houses that could have profound impacts on New Mexico's economy and constitutional liberties. You don't want to miss this "insider" perspective on the 2026 session.
Transcribe →783 Anti-Gun Bill Passes Senate, The Attack on Energy and New Mexico's Economy and more
Feb 1000:44:42Tap to summarizeOn this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss numerous important issues in the New Mexico Legislature: SB 17 the anti-gun bill passes New Mexico's Senate SB 18 (the attack on energy and New Mexico's economy) awaits a vote on the Senate floor though Sen. Sharer has used a parliamentary procedure to slow debate. SB 131 by Sen. Moe Maestas would reform numerous zoning and other housing restrictions. Sadly it was killed in its first committee Anti-ICE bill HB 9 passes and is signed by MLG. The Gov.'s free child care plan has been revised to include copays for wealthier beneficiaries. SB 2 road bill signed by MLG including new taxes (bad) and a new fee on EV's. $1.5 billion in new road funding. HB 99 medical malpractice changes are up in the House Judiciary today. Can it be made effective by stripping out an unfortunate amendment? Democrats, superintendents, and other defenders of NM's status quo have produced a report claiming that NM is better in education than believed.
Transcribe →782 Doug Turner - Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
Feb 500:35:12Tap to summarizePaul visits with Albuquerque business owner Doug Turner who is a GOP candidate for Governor of New Mexico. Doug believes New Mexico is being held back by big government, one-party control, and leaders who have lost sight of who government is supposed to serve. Learn more about where Doug stands on the issues facing New Mexico in this informative interview.
Transcribe →765 New Mexico's Federal Dependency, Donor Privacy Fight, Hoodies for the Homeless and more
Dec 2Tap to summarizeOn this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss: RGF's recent opinion piece which highlights issues w/ New Mexico's federal dependency. Why is NM so dependent on DC? What is the harm of this dependence and what can we do about it? RGF fights for donor privacy with amicus (friend of the court) brief: Early voting is underway in Albuquerque City elections. Paul and Wally urge city residents to get out and vote. Many of Albuquerque's homeless have been outfitted with new hoodies that say I heart Tim Keller. What's going on? Two "progressive" council candidates have some interesting parts of their backgrounds (including one of them being arrested) that they've covered up. We don't like runoffs but they are better than ranked choice voting. The experience with ranked choice voting in Santa Fe is a perfect example of the problems with "ranked choice."
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