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Karen Trujillo painted an optimistic picture of transforming the state’s public education system. Continue Reading
Even with Democrats holding a 46-24 majority in the House, any major gun control measures will face opposition — as well as wary moderates. Continue Reading
Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up a case brought by the administration that seeks to end DACA once and for all. Continue Reading
The legislation may be at odds with a state Supreme Court decision. Continue Reading
The legislation still has a long way to go before becoming reality. Continue Reading
The minimum wage in New Mexico, unchanged since 2009, could see an upward adjustment from $7.50 an hour. Continue Reading
Throughout her campaign, the new Democratic U.S. House member from New Mexico was a vocal proponent of action on climate change. Continue Reading
Improving New Mexico’s educational system will keep our population healthy, attract more high-quality jobs and set New Mexico on the path of long-term success. Continue Reading
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s plan to cap charter school enrollment met a wave of opposition Monday. Continue Reading
The legislation would increase the renewable-energy standard to require 50 percent renewables by 2030 and 80 percent by 2040. Continue Reading
Lawmakers are looking at a new way to keep charter schools from increasing. Continue Reading
In a two-party system of government, the majority rules; the minority has a right to be heard, and the majority has an obligation to listen and consider. Continue Reading
Republicans in the state House of Representatives are blasting a proposal that would allow legislators to receive a salary. Continue Reading
Federal employees and contractors aren’t the the only ones suffering because of the government’s nearly monthlong partial shutdown. Continue Reading
Rep. Roberto ‘Bobby’ Gonzales wants to send voters a constitutional amendment that would create a commission to set a salary for lawmakers. Continue Reading