Consolidating local elections would help spark the change people want
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We cannot afford to miss this important first step to increase democratic involvement. Continue Reading
In late-night vote, House moves to close tax loopholes
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Rep. Jason Harper’s bill to reform the state’s gross receipts tax now moves to the Senate. Continue Reading
House OKs proposal to tap permanent fund for early childhood programs
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The measure now goes to the Senate, where the road is expected to be much rougher. Continue Reading
Meet the hundreds of officials Trump has quietly installed across the government
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ProPublica has obtained a list of more than 400 Trump administration hires, including dozens of lobbyists and some from far-right media. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes another hemp research bill
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Martinez’s action could mean the end of the push to start a research program administered by the state Department of Agriculture. Continue Reading
Over objections, New Mexico energy chief confirmed
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The state Senate voted 32-4 to confirm former oil and gas industry executive Kenley McQueen as secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Continue Reading
We need to restore our faith in voters
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I am asking our legislators to help get voters to the polls and keep democracy alive. One election every November makes good sense and is a solid step to increase voting. Continue Reading
Public school, college leaders warn against further budget cuts
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The governor has threatened to veto any bills that include a tax increase. Continue Reading
Correction to the article, ‘Constitutional amendment for early education struggles in House’
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A prior version of this article reported an incorrect and low estimate of $112 million for the amount of money that would be taken from the fund. The fiscal impact report on the resolution estimates between $153 million and $163 million in the first three years. Continue Reading
Senate committee: Hike cigarette tax to help schools
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A key Senate committee on Tuesday night pushed ahead a proposal to nearly double New Mexico’s tax on cigarettes to raise money for public schools. Continue Reading
As lawmakers mull renewable energy tax credits, study touts economic benefits
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Over the last decade state tax credits have helped generate more than 11,000 jobs and $1.6 billion in economic activity, the study says. Continue Reading
Bill to protect coyotes and skunks dies
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Coyotes and skunks won’t be added to the list of protected fur-bearing animals in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Senate votes to apply smoking rules to vaping
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The state Senate voted 30-10 on Tuesday to restrict the use of e-cigarettes in public places much like other cigarettes. Continue Reading
Support the lottery scholarship and the future of NM
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Stories like Jennifer Zafra’s are so important for lawmakers and taxpayers to consider when the Legislature votes on the many lottery scholarship bills that are on the table in this session. Continue Reading
Efforts to rein in storefront lending in danger
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A committee postponed a vote on the bill after House Speaker Brian Egolf asked the sponsors to eliminate an exception to the cap of 175 percent. Continue Reading