Clock ticking on nursing compact
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Lawmakers face a hard deadline this week to make sure that dozens or even hundreds of nurses can continue working in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Lawmakers, don’t bring back the death penalty
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New Mexico should be proud of its stance on this issue. Continue Reading
Mimi Stewart elected state Senate majority whip
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Stewart will replace fellow Albuquerque Democrat Michael Padilla as Senate majority whip. Continue Reading
Lawmakers OK updated sexual harassment policy
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The new policy calls for an outside lawyer to investigate allegations against lawmakers. Continue Reading
NM’s skeletal criminal justice system needs a cash infusion
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Prosecutors, judges and public defenders will compete for dollars during the 2018 session with other needy programs and services. Continue Reading
Will lawmakers make 2018 the year of the child?
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Additional funding for health care and early childhood programs are among the proposals on the table. Continue Reading
Education-funding lawsuit hangs over session
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As the 30-day legislative session begins this week, the lawsuit is the 800-pound gorilla with nowhere to sit — yet. Continue Reading
Lawmakers try to help state boost cell service
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The proposal would signal that the state is open for more business, said Sen. Candace Gould. Continue Reading
Nonprofits are not loopholes
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Governor Martinez is talking about restructuring the tax system in a way that could have devastating impacts on how nonprofits operate. Continue Reading
Legislative session could start with updated sexual harassment policy
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The proposal will be discussed and voted on Monday by the Legislative Council. Continue Reading
Martinez’s legacy still up in the air heading into final regular session
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After seven years in office, Gov. Susana Martinez is poised to leave a legacy that is mostly undefined. Continue Reading
Right-to-work will mean more jobs, better pay and more freedom
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Right-to-work is good for unions, good for workers and good for businesses. Continue Reading
New Mexico needs unity and dialogue
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Here’s what I learned from living in Canada about how we can make New Mexico better. Continue Reading
How Reagan conservatives lost the GOP, and how they can take it back
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Mainstream conservatives have ignored one of the most cliché sayings in politics: Those who show up decide. Continue Reading
Press freedom is under attack in the US
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Freedom of journalistic integrity is now a third wheel in American politics. Continue Reading