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Several states have laws that allow only trained school staff members to restrain a child, and only in an emergency. New Mexico is among more than a dozen states that have no such laws. Continue Reading
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 8-2 for a do-pass recommendation for Senate Bill 6. Continue Reading
Our higher education system is staid and close to moribund. Continue Reading
If Gov. Susana Martinez signs the bill it would hearten employees at the Capitol who are expecting a paycheck at the end of this week. Continue Reading
Heinrich said opponents of the ban will move through the federal courts to strike it down while Congress responds in its role as a check on the executive branch’s power. Continue Reading
The move represents a step back — albeit a small one — from Skandera’s long-running push to tie teacher effectiveness to student test scores. Continue Reading
This is at least the third time in recent years that the Legislature has considered re-regulation of boarding homes. Continue Reading
The proposal, if approved by lawmakers this year and then by voters in the 2018 general election, would supply $39 million for early childhood education and another $91 million for K-12 public schools in 2020. Continue Reading
The letter comes in the midst of uncertain times for U.S./Mexico relations and as protests are sweeping both nations. Continue Reading
Lawmakers will begin work this week on crafting a $5.9 billion spending bill for fiscal year 2018. Continue Reading
It remained unclear on Friday night what steps top Democrats would take next to secure funding for the current session. Continue Reading
People who want to legally carry concealed weapons in New Mexico will still have to go through a 15-hour firearms training course, pass a background check and get a permit. Continue Reading
This is the year to remove abusive debt shackles and clean up New Mexico’s storefront loan industry. Continue Reading
A raise in the minimum wage, spending on public works projects, and expanding broadband internet service to rural areas are among the proposals Democrats are pushing. Continue Reading
In a new survey, 1 in 5 New Mexicans said they never trust state government to do what is right, while only 3 percent said state government can always be trusted to do what is right. Continue Reading