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House passes $6.3 billion budget; governor slams it as ‘soft on crime’
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Legislative leaders argued the budget is mostly in line with what the governor requested. Continue Reading
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Legislative leaders argued the budget is mostly in line with what the governor requested. Continue Reading
Democrats and Republicans rallied behind a package of crime and public safety legislation on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee advanced the bill on a vote of 7-1 without a recommendation. Continue Reading
The increase would raise more than $800,000 a year for spay and neuter programs. Continue Reading
The bill would allocate $1 million to build a Navajo Code Talkers museum and veterans center in New Mexico. Continue Reading
The moment came during discussion about creating a movement disorders center at UNM. Continue Reading
The latest lawsuit filing in Hidalgo County talks of kickback deals worked out over drinks and steak dinners. Continue Reading
A bill that would allow greater secrecy for Spaceport America is scheduled for its first legislative hearing on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Developing effective programs that prevent problems or treat them early will result in a healthier, more prosperous and successful New Mexico downstream. Continue Reading
Energy companies, state-funded schools, car dealers, health care companies and others have kept New Mexico legislators well fed. Continue Reading
A Senate committee on Monday approved a bipartisan proposal that would take away a bit of the governor’s power to pick university regents. Continue Reading
The lawsuit claims the Motor Vehicle Division has stopped applicants from obtaining driver’s authorization cards and non-Real ID identification cards even though they met all requirements. Continue Reading
Though the proposal does not make college more affordable, it does at least ensure that students can count on a certain amount every year while balancing out the struggling lottery scholarship fund. Continue Reading
A bill that would let state officials keep all information about Spaceport America’s customers secret is scheduled for its first hearing Tuesday. Continue Reading
Teachers and state employees might get a bigger raise than legislators and Gov. Susana Martinez originally proposed. Continue Reading