As lawmakers mull renewable energy tax credits, study touts economic benefits
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Over the last decade state tax credits have helped generate more than 11,000 jobs and $1.6 billion in economic activity, the study says. Continue Reading
Bill to protect coyotes and skunks dies
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Coyotes and skunks won’t be added to the list of protected fur-bearing animals in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Senate votes to apply smoking rules to vaping
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The state Senate voted 30-10 on Tuesday to restrict the use of e-cigarettes in public places much like other cigarettes. Continue Reading
Support the lottery scholarship and the future of NM
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Stories like Jennifer Zafra’s are so important for lawmakers and taxpayers to consider when the Legislature votes on the many lottery scholarship bills that are on the table in this session. Continue Reading
Efforts to rein in storefront lending in danger
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A committee postponed a vote on the bill after House Speaker Brian Egolf asked the sponsors to eliminate an exception to the cap of 175 percent. Continue Reading
Amazon to begin charging tax on NM-bound purchases
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New Mexicans shopping on Amazon.com will soon find a state tax added to their bill. Continue Reading
State education chiefs fail to appear at legislative hearing
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Sen. John Arthur Smith said he was offended by the unexplained absences of Hanna Skandera and Barbara Damron. Continue Reading
Bill to give teachers more sick time ‘DOA,’ governor’s office says
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The bill would allow teachers to take up to 10 days of sick leave a year without it hurting their performance evaluations. Continue Reading
Ethics commission proposal advances in House
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The House Judiciary Committee gave its unanimous support to a proposal for establishing an independent ethics commission. Continue Reading
Senate OKs bill to allow redacting names from police reports
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The names of victims and most witnesses could be redacted in cases of rape, stalking and domestic violence until a defendant has been charged if the bill becomes law. Continue Reading
Legislature acts to improve broadband internet access
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Lawmakers are delivering on a promise to improve the speed of broadband internet in New Mexico. Continue Reading
House panel rejects bill to bring back death penalty
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The bill would have allowed for the death penalty in cases involving the murder of a child or law enforcement officer. Continue Reading
House committee tables two anti-abortion measures
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The votes signaled that stances on abortion have not shifted at the state Capitol, even as neighboring states are tightening rules on the procedure. Continue Reading
Senate OKs ban on openly carrying firearms in Capitol
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The bill would make it illegal for anyone but police officers and people with concealed-carry licenses to have a gun in the state Capitol. Continue Reading
House revisits crackdown on false water quality data
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A measure to make lying to state regulators about water quality a fourth-degree felony is a step closer to becoming law. Continue Reading