Episode 259: A Fiscal Report Warns Of Massive Revenue Losses While Lawmakers Push Bills That Miss The Crime Problem

The stakes feel real this week: a single bill could upend New Mexico’s budget, another could collide with the Constitution, and chaotic protest optics are reshaping national narratives. We start with SB 18, a sweeping net‑zero mandate that a rare, blunt fiscal report says could slash state revenues, inflate energy costs, and massively expand bureaucracy. In a state where oil and gas fund education, Medicaid, and capital projects, that warning lands hard. If climate progress is the aim, we argue for nuclear at scale rather than policies that bankrupt the very services families rely on.Then we shift to SB 17, a gun bill that targets commonly owned firearms and standard magazines. Beyond the headlines, the legal map is clear: higher courts have repeatedly rejected bans on arms in common lawful use. We focus on what actually lowers violence—detaining repeat offenders, sentencing enhancements for gun crimes, and closing the gap between rhetoric and results—so public safety improves without trampling rights.From there, the lens widens to Minnesota’s protests and new video showing the man later shot by ICE spitting on an officer and carrying a gun at a protest, a violation of state law. Enforcement earlier might have prevented tragedy later, but the visuals still hurt. That’s why transparent ICE messaging about targets—violent offenders, not families—matters for public trust. We also push back on a Hollywood call for a “general strike,” which ignores paycheck‑to‑paycheck realities, and we address the odd assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar: prosecute it fully to stop escalation. Closing on the economy, we look at tax season, refunds, and whether real wages can finally outrun prices, plus a parent-tested ask—extend the child tax credit through age 18.If you value policy over posturing and want clear takeaways on energy, rights, crime, and affordability, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves straight talk, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D