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Public officials should act in all of our interest, not to line their own pockets. Common Cause is fighting to ensure that all of our leaders are held to high ethical standards.

From city councils to the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, the people making decisions that affect our lives and our families need to be held to the highest ethical standards. Common Cause works to ensure that those empowered to act on everyone’s behalf disclose their personal finances, uphold the rule of law, and cannot turn their public service into a personal profit scheme.

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When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.
Modernizing the NM Legislature

Modernizing the NM Legislature

We deserve an effective, responsive, and reflective state legislature with adequate resources to serve the people of New Mexico.
Lobbyist Disclosure

Lobbyist Disclosure

When well-connected lobbyists wield too much power and influence, everyday New Mexicans are shut out of the process.

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A flurry of legislation on a Friday!

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A flurry of legislation on a Friday!

A set of legislative modernization measures passed through the House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee this morning, and a commonsense bill to prohibit firearms at all polling locations advances through Senate Judiciary Committee, too.

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Report

Lobbying In The Land Of Enchantment

Common Cause New Mexico's report on the influence of lobbyists in our state government.

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Common Cause New Mexico Excerpt, The Revolving Door and Blood Ties

How the Revolving Door impacts our state government, favoring well-connected former legislators.

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Molly Swank named Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico

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Molly Swank named Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico

Molly Swank was named Jan. 1 as Executive Director of Common Cause New Mexico, a non-partisan voting rightsgroup dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy — equal access to the ballot and open, honest and accountable government. Swank has a wealth of experience in community organizing and non-profit management.

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