The N.M. Legislature is giving you greater access. Use it.
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You arguably have a greater ability to access the work of the N.M. Legislature than at any previous time in its history. So get involved. Continue Reading
Battle over reinstating New Mexico solar tax credits begins anew
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Members of the public, largely environmental groups and lobbyists for both the solar and oil and gas industries, voiced support for the bill. Continue Reading
Bill aims to help broadband expansion in NM
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The legislation to allow governments, companies to share costs has widespread bipartisan support. Continue Reading
House scales back cuts to school budgets
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House members voted to scale back the cuts from $50 million to about $38 million during the next five months. Continue Reading
Dems again propose gas tax hike to ease state’s fiscal crisis
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Sen. John Arthur Smith said legislators have few other choices in the midst of a financial crisis he described as the governor’s making. Continue Reading
Open primaries might boost voter turnout, bill sponsors say
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A growing number of voters don’t want to register as either Republicans or Democrats, so a bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing legislation that would allow independents to vote in New Mexico primary elections. Continue Reading
Some tax changes that would fix New Mexico’s economy
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Why keep the status quo and continue to limp along on a false economy for years when we can fundamentally repair New Mexico? Continue Reading
Budget crisis pushes session to breakneck start
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Not until legislators balance this year’s budget can they begin work in earnest on a budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. Continue Reading
Solvency bills clear House on near-party-line vote
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Similar legislation easily cleared the state Senate with bipartisan support. Continue Reading
State budget relief may place burden on schools, fire departments
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Senate leaders say the cutbacks are unavoidable because lawmakers have already drained reserves in other areas of state government. Continue Reading
Chief Justice Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address
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Here is Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels’ 2017 State of the Judiciary Address. Continue Reading
Maximizing the 2017 legislative session
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We are left with making painful cuts and tough decisions now and (hopefully) enacting long-overdue tax reforms that will bring about economic growth for the future. Continue Reading
As lawmakers wrangle with deficit, House votes to cut legislative budget
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The House voted to shave about 2.5 percent from the Legislature’s budget and revert some of its own reserve funds to help balance the state budget. Continue Reading
Bill seeks to outlaw gay ‘conversion therapy’ in New Mexico
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Physicians and therapists groups have condemned the treatment, but most states allow the therapy for children. Six states, including California and New York, and several cities have imposed bans. Continue Reading
Gun-safety group was top spender among Roundhouse lobbyists in 2016
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Everytown for Gun Safety completely outgunned the National Rifle Association in New Mexico spending last year. Continue Reading