This week, we’re talking to New Mexico Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth. We’ll be talking about how he is approaching this year’s 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature. We’ll take a look at many of the big-ticket items lawmakers are discussing as lawmakers set about crafting an historically large budget — one Wirth described as larger than any lawmaker, living or dead, has ever seen.

Totaling $9.4 billion in recurring spending — an 11.9% increase from the last fiscal year — there is no shortage of ideas on how to best spend that money. And that doesn’t include the one-time, nonrecurring funds that will be doled out this year.

Unlike 30-day sessions, which happen in even-numbered years and are focused nearly exclusively on the state’s budget, 60-day sessions allow any legislator in the House or Senate to introduce any bill they’d like. As a result, many are pitching their ideas to address some of the state’s most pressing issues — education, public safety, early childhood development, bail reform, water conservation and energy, just to name a few. We’ll talk to Majority Leader Wirth about all of those things and more.

We’ll also talk about the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund — sometimes referred to as the “rainy day fund” — which has long been closely guarded by legislators, though that may be changing. Well, maybe a little, anyway.

Wirth, who has served in the legislature for 19 years, and in the Senate since 2009, currently serves as the vice chair of the Senate Committees’ Committee and is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee.

This week, we're grateful to have Senate Majority Leader Wirth joining us.

The Reporter's Notebook from The Las Cruces Sun-News

The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 53: Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth

On this week's episode, we’re joined by New Mexico House Minority Floor Leader Ryan Lane, an attorney who represents San Juan County. We’ll be talking about how he is approaching this year’s 60-day session of the New Mexico Legislature. We’ll take a look many of the big-ticket items lawmakers are discussing as lawmakers set about crafting an historically large budget.

Totaling $9.4 billion in recurring spending — an 11.9% increase from the last fiscal year — there is no shortage of ideas on how to best spend that money. And that doesn’t include the one-time, nonrecurring funds that will be doled out this year.

Unlike 30-day sessions, which happen in even-numbered years and are focused nearly exclusively on the state’s budget, 60-day sessions allow any legislator in the House or Senate to introduce any bill they’d like. As a result, many are pitching their ideas to address some of the state’s most pressing issues — education, public safety, early childhood development, bail reform, water conservation and energy, just to name a few. We’ll talk to House Minority Floor Leader Lane about all of those things and more.

We’ll also talk about the state’s Land Grant Permanent Fund — sometimes referred to as the “rainy day fund” — which has long been closely guarded by legislators, though that may be changing. Well, maybe a little, anyway.

Lane, who has served in the legislature since 2021, currently serves as a member of the House Education, House Judiciary, House Printing & Supplies and House Rules & Order of Business Committees.

This week, we're appreciative to have House Minority Floor Leader Lane joining us.

The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 54: House Minority Floor Leader Ryan Lane

Paul James - Kyla Lee - February 13

OPP Association President John Cerasuolo speaks with Niagara Falls radio Morning Co-host, News Reporter Geoff Waterfield
105.1 The River, 101.1 More FM on the topic of Bail Reform.

OPP Association John Cerasuolo Talks Bail Reform on 105.1FM Radio The River Niagara 17Mar2023

Thomas Kenniff joined us to speak about Daniel Penny, crime in NYS, Governor Hochul dispatching National Guard to stop crime but does nothing about the pro-criminal policies.

Thomas Kenniff on LI Ptariot Radio

Smithtown Conservative Chairman Gary Forte and Sergeant at Arms for the 10-13 Club and Former NYPD Mike Mullady speak about law enforcement and changes that need to be made to protect them and our community. Tributes to Officer Diller were made throughout the show as well as call-in from Joe Cardinale - NYS Assembly 11 candidate.

Law Enforcement Support

“Inside Nutley” Podcast with Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, Director, Department of Public Safety.

The March 2024 episode of the Inside Nutley Podcast features Commissioner Alphonse Petracco, Director, Department of Public Safety.  Join host Thomas Greco and Commissioner Petracco as they discuss the challenges of  the Township’s largest department (which includes police, fire and emergency services). Commissioner Petracco delves into subjects such as bail reform, the highly successful Neighborhood Watch program, crime, traffic and overnight parking as well as the many programs and events the Public Safety Department hosts."

Inside Nutley March 2024 with Commissioner Alphonse Petracco

LI Patriot Radio was proud to discuss crime, safety, law enforcement and inmates with Lou Viscusi, President of Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association. We wanted to know what Rex Heuermann is up to in the Riverhead jail and how his interactions are reported to the SC DA.

Crime, Justice & Rex Heuermann with Lou Viscusi - President of SCCOA

Suffolk Corrections Union President Lou Viscusi Joins LI Patriot Radio to discuss the state of corrections, the HALT Act, Bail Reform and other criminal justice policies in NYS 

Suffolk Corrections Union President Lou Viscusi Joins LI Patriot Radio

Find the Las Cruces Sun-News online at lcsun-news.com.

New tracks tagged #Bail Reform