Heath: Time to Expand Web-Casting

Heath Haussamen

NMPolitics - The New Mexico Legislature has taken huge steps in recent years to let the sun shine on its work through webcasting, but there’s more to be done. And it’s time that the other branches of government follow suit. It’s great that we can watch and/or listen to the House and Senate when they’re in session, and that we can listen to House committees. But Senate committees still aren’t accessible for people who aren’t at the Roundhouse. Fortunately, Sen. Mark Boitano, R-Albuquerque, is keeping up the fight this session with a bill that would require audio webcasting of Senate committees. Let’s hope his colleagues finally approve this important legislation. Read full column here:

Heath: Time to Expand Web-Casting