Automatic voter registration bill dies in committee
|
Two House Democrats, Debbie Rodella and Daymon Ely, joined with Republicans to kill the legislation. Continue Reading
Changes to whistleblower legislation unlikely to sway critics
|
Sen. Jacob Candelaria has made a number of changes to a bill that would impact whistleblowers in New Mexico — but the changes don’t appear to be winning over his critics. Continue Reading
Tax vetoes would force more cuts to essential services, Sen. Smith warns
|
‘We’re out of places to find additional dollars,’ says Sen. John Arthur Smith, D-Deming, the state Senate’s leading budget hawk. Continue Reading
Bill would let state agency impose steeper penalties for oil spills
|
Despite statistics demonstrating what environmental advocates say is a need for stiffer enforcement, similar bills have failed in past years. Continue Reading
In Martinez’s absence, lieutenant governor OKs court funding
|
John Sanchez was acting as the state’s chief executive while Gov. Susana Martinez traveled to Washington, D.C. Continue Reading
Sweeping charter school reform bill stalls in House committee
|
Democrats argued that the bill was too complex and contained provisions many charter school advocates oppose. Continue Reading
NM House passes budget, tax-hike package
|
The plan would boost funding for classrooms and the courts while cutting money for colleges and universities. It would also raise some taxes and fees. Continue Reading
Deporting non-Mexicans to Mexico a ‘non-starter,’ Mexican official says
|
On the eve of a meeting between Mexico’s president and American officials, Mexican officials emphatically rejected the latest Trump administration immigration proposal. Continue Reading
Giffords urges N.M. lawmakers to ‘come together’ on gun control
|
The former U.S. congresswoman’s appearance at the Legislature demonstrated that the campaign for gun control is not letting up during the final weeks of the session. Continue Reading
Bill eases gender changes on birth certificates
|
The Senate approved a bill that would make it easier for transgender people to change the gender listed on on their birth certificate. Continue Reading
Emergency funding bill for state courts heads to governor
|
The bill would pay for jury trials and other costs for courts around the state for the rest of the budget year, which ends on June 30. Continue Reading
Bill to ban traps on New Mexico public lands stalls
|
A bill to ban most trapping of animals on public lands in New Mexico probably is going nowhere this year because it’s caught in a clash between ranchers and advocates for animals. Continue Reading
Teachers union, wary of more cuts, supports Democrats’ budget plan
|
The bill would boost spending on public schools by about $32 million but the governor says she won’t sign it. Continue Reading
Democrats push tax hike, budget bills to House floor
|
The tax bill would bring in an estimated $265 million in ongoing revenue to help balance the state’s budget. Continue Reading
Trump’s plan would deport to Mexico people crossing border illegally, regardless of nationality
|
The idea is part of a raft of immigration proposals signed by Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly that are likely to spur international and legal challenges. Continue Reading