Bill to cap storefront loan interest rates advances in House
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The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday voted 9-1 in favor of capping interest rates at 175 percent on certain types of storefront loans. Continue Reading
Raise the cigarette tax to help classrooms and health
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The benefits for the health and especially for the classrooms of New Mexico are enormous. Continue Reading
House unanimously approves ethics commission proposal
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The legislation heads to the Senate, which has been the traditional burial ground for ethics bills. Continue Reading
GOP senator wants override of veto on teacher sick leave bill
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It would be the first attempt to override a Susana Martinez veto in the six years she’s been governor. Continue Reading
Senate agreement on raising state revenues takes shape
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A vote on both the tax bill and the fiscal year 2018 budget are scheduled for Friday. Continue Reading
Bill to allow voter registration during early voting dies
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Democratic state Rep. Debbie Rodella joined with three Republicans on Thursday to kill the bill. Continue Reading
Coyote-killing contest ban splits rural, urban senators
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The bill to prohibit coyote-killing contests carried 26-15 and now moves to the House. Continue Reading
Legislature must follow NM tradition of taking care of families
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Whether it’s a matanza, the offering plate at church, or paying taxes, New Mexicans will give what they can to lift up others. Continue Reading
Consolidating local elections would help spark the change people want
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We cannot afford to miss this important first step to increase democratic involvement. Continue Reading
In late-night vote, House moves to close tax loopholes
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Rep. Jason Harper’s bill to reform the state’s gross receipts tax now moves to the Senate. Continue Reading
House OKs proposal to tap permanent fund for early childhood programs
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The measure now goes to the Senate, where the road is expected to be much rougher. Continue Reading
Martinez vetoes another hemp research bill
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Martinez’s action could mean the end of the push to start a research program administered by the state Department of Agriculture. Continue Reading
Over objections, New Mexico energy chief confirmed
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The state Senate voted 32-4 to confirm former oil and gas industry executive Kenley McQueen as secretary of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. Continue Reading
We need to restore our faith in voters
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I am asking our legislators to help get voters to the polls and keep democracy alive. One election every November makes good sense and is a solid step to increase voting. Continue Reading
Senate committee: Hike cigarette tax to help schools
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A key Senate committee on Tuesday night pushed ahead a proposal to nearly double New Mexico’s tax on cigarettes to raise money for public schools. Continue Reading