Background check flap stalls confirmation hearing
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A senior Democratic lawmaker says the secretary-designate of the state Public Education Department has not consented to a background check. Continue Reading
Las Cruces lawmakers want state to allow cannabis to treat opioid addiction
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State Sen. Jeff Steinborn and Rep. Joanne Ferrary are pushing the Department of Health secretary to allow the treatment. Continue Reading
Committee blocks bill shielding law enforcement officers
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The bill would have extended greater legal immunity to officers accused of wrongdoing. Continue Reading
Bills would earmark funds to improve school security
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A December shooting at Aztec High School has become a call to action at the Legislature. Continue Reading
Setting priorities as we go forward with ‘new’ money
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Fortunately, we are experiencing an uptick in state revenues that is allowing us to fill some of the gaps left by the past decade’s revenue shortfalls. Continue Reading
Domestic violence advocates tout progress of strangulation bills at the Roundhouse
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New Mexico is one of only five state without a law specifying that strangulation is a crime. Continue Reading
Senate committee ups funding for law enforcement, education, spaceport
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The state budget still needs approval of the full Senate, and then must go back to the House for concurrence. Continue Reading
Senate OKs new way of choosing candidates for lieutenant governor
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The bill in its current version would let major parties’ gubernatorial nominees choose their own running mates. Continue Reading
House overhauls lottery bill to ensure more funds for students
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The House heavily amended the measure in an attempt to protect the lottery scholarship fund for college students. Continue Reading
House votes down front-end license plate bill
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The inconvenience seemed to outweigh the potential public safety benefits as the House voted down the idea. Continue Reading
Lawmakers might give Spaceport America greater secrecy
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It’s important and urgent that you learn about this issue and weigh in, regardless of your opinion on the pending legislation. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill headed to Senate floor
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A state Senate committee voted Friday for a bill allowing New Mexico’s taxpayer-funded spaceport to shield from public view the identity of its customers and other records. Continue Reading
Gov pledges to veto 10 percent raises for statewide elected officials
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Chiefs of staff and other top deputies of various state officials currently make significantly more than their elected bosses. Continue Reading
Proposed law on power plant closings draws critics
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A bill aimed at easing economic woes of New Mexico communities hit by the closing of large power plants might make it harder to shut down coal-burning operations, some environmentalists say. Continue Reading
Committee OKs proposal to tap endowment for early education funding
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The vote brings the proposal to a pivotal point. Continue Reading