Pet food fee hike closer to approval
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The House passed a new fee on pet food Thursday. A similar bill awaits a vote on the Senate floor. Continue Reading
Cartoon reflects hate and contempt for Dreamers and Democrats
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Publishing the cartoon is evidence that the Albuquerque Journal has lost touch or does not understand the community and state it reports on. Continue Reading
Albuquerque Journal’s insensitive cartoon does not represent NM
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Such an insensitive portrayal of Dreamers, unfairly comparing them with one of society’s most violent and unsavory criminal elements, exhibits yet another example of institutionalized racism. Continue Reading
Proposal for early education funding ‘a long shot’ in Senate Finance Committee
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A poll of seven of the 11 members of that committee, Democrats and Republicans alike, suggests it won’t be an easy sail. Continue Reading
Committee tables lottery scholarship proposal
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The state lottery’s luck may have run out at the Legislature. Continue Reading
No, you can’t have more information about lobbyists, committee decides
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More information may not necessarily give the public a better understanding of the Legislature, senators from both parties said. Continue Reading
Front-end license plates proposed for New Mexico vehicles
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New Mexico is one of 19 states that does not currently require a front license plate. Continue Reading
Proposed amendment to boost early education funding passes House
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The state House of Representatives voted Tuesday to ask New Mexicans for an additional piece of the state’s $17 billion Land Grant Permanent Fund to pay for early childhood education. Continue Reading
Committee blocks Rio Grande Gorge Bridge anti-suicide proposal
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The idea of assigning state police officers to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to prevent suicidal people from jumping met a quick defeat Tuesday at the state Capitol. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County undersheriff fired amid harassment scandal
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Facing growing pressure to take stronger action in the wake of a harassment scandal, Doña Ana County Sheriff Enrique ‘Kiki’ Vigil fired his undersheriff on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Something is wrong in Doña Ana County
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Sexual harassment, in any form, cannot and should not be tolerated. We demand action and a response from our county government. Continue Reading
Bill to open governor’s contingency fund wouldn’t apply to Martinez
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The Senate Finance Committee amended the measure to ensure it would not take effect until Jan. 1, when a new governor takes office. Continue Reading
Proposal to change university regent selection process blocked
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Backers argued the amendment would depoliticize the often partisan process of selecting regents for the boards of New Mexico’s public universities. Continue Reading
Juvenile sentencing proposal faces uphill climb in Legislature
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The bill would eliminate automatic release at age 21 for those sentenced for serious offenses as juveniles. Continue Reading
Legislators shouldn’t pick winners and losers
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Unfortunately, the process surrounding a wireless infrastructure bill has been hijacked by special interests and out-of-state money. Continue Reading