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UPDATED: Two pieces of legislation that would expand webcasting in the Senate have been awaiting – but not yet receiving – hearings in the Senate Rules Committee. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., had little to say today about his looming election battle against former Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, saying he’s more focused on doing his job. Continue Reading
The House easily passed a memorial today that, if also approved by the Senate, will direct legislative staff to begin webcasting interim committee meetings held around the state. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Harry Teague has introduced legislation that would encourage additional states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Continue Reading
On Friday, a controversial piece of legislation narrowly passed the House while two Democrats were ostensibly hiding out somewhere in the Roundhouse to avoid voting. I’m pretty sure that isn’t what those representatives’ constituents wanted them to do. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich says grants awarded to technology companies in New Mexico will boost employment, especially in the renewable energy industry. Continue Reading
The majority of those who voted in last week’s non-scientific poll on this site said they do not approve of the job Michael Sanchez is doing as majority leader in the state Senate. Continue Reading
UPDATED: After the House narrowly approved a temporary, half-cent hike in the state’s gross receipts tax on Friday, Lt. Gov. Diane Denish said she’ll vote against the “harmful tax” in the event of a tie vote in the Senate. The bill’s sponsor, House Speaker Ben Lujan, isn’t too happy about that. Continue Reading
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., made a brief stop at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe earlier today. Continue Reading
UPDATED: House Speaker Ben Lujan’s bill to implement a temporary half-cent hike in the state’s gross receipts tax would presumably not have passed earlier today if two Republican members hadn’t missed the vote. Continue Reading
My complaint is not about stupidity, which at times is my middle name; rather, it is that our political leaders think Ron White is wrong and they can legislate stupid out of our society. They are being stupid trying to outlaw stupidity. Continue Reading
The only long-term way to dig out of our severe and historic budget crisis is to grow the New Mexican economy by helping our businesses thrive. That includes helping, rather than demonizing, the energy industry. Continue Reading
Former Gov. Gary Johnson, who’s sounding more and more like a potential presidential candidate, plans to announce his “Three Point-Plan for Economic Prosperity” Tuesday at a press event in Washington. Continue Reading
Members of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee unanimously approved today a bill that would allow official webcasting of interim committee meetings. The legislation now heads to the House floor. Continue Reading
The House Appropriations and Finance Committee may consider another bill that would expand webcasting this afternoon. Continue Reading