Committee halts gov’s final attempt to pass third-grade reading bill
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Just like every other year since Martinez took office, that legislation faltered at the Roundhouse on Friday. Continue Reading
House committee OKs bill to consolidate nonpartisan local elections
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A House committee approved a sweeping bill that would consolidate virtually all nonpartisan local elections on the same day. Continue Reading
New bill would ease impact of power plant shutdown on San Juan County
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The bill comes after a committee last week poured cold water on a bill allowing Public Service Company of New Mexico to sell bonds to pay for the expenses of shutting down a coal-burning plant. Continue Reading
ABQ Journal takes a beating in Senate over controversial cartoon
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Democratic senators and Lt. Gov. John Sanchez, a Republican, criticized on the Senate floor the decision to publish the cartoon. Continue Reading
Pet food fee hike closer to approval
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The House passed a new fee on pet food Thursday. A similar bill awaits a vote on the Senate floor. Continue Reading
Proposal for early education funding ‘a long shot’ in Senate Finance Committee
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A poll of seven of the 11 members of that committee, Democrats and Republicans alike, suggests it won’t be an easy sail. Continue Reading
Committee tables lottery scholarship proposal
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The state lottery’s luck may have run out at the Legislature. Continue Reading
No, you can’t have more information about lobbyists, committee decides
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More information may not necessarily give the public a better understanding of the Legislature, senators from both parties said. Continue Reading
Front-end license plates proposed for New Mexico vehicles
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New Mexico is one of 19 states that does not currently require a front license plate. Continue Reading
Proposed amendment to boost early education funding passes House
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The state House of Representatives voted Tuesday to ask New Mexicans for an additional piece of the state’s $17 billion Land Grant Permanent Fund to pay for early childhood education. Continue Reading
Committee blocks Rio Grande Gorge Bridge anti-suicide proposal
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The idea of assigning state police officers to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to prevent suicidal people from jumping met a quick defeat Tuesday at the state Capitol. Continue Reading
Bill to open governor’s contingency fund wouldn’t apply to Martinez
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The Senate Finance Committee amended the measure to ensure it would not take effect until Jan. 1, when a new governor takes office. Continue Reading
Juvenile sentencing proposal faces uphill climb in Legislature
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The bill would eliminate automatic release at age 21 for those sentenced for serious offenses as juveniles. Continue Reading
Legislators shouldn’t pick winners and losers
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Unfortunately, the process surrounding a wireless infrastructure bill has been hijacked by special interests and out-of-state money. Continue Reading
Legislature calls on UNM to consider center for movement disorders
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The number of people diagnosed with movement disorders in New Mexico is 250,000. There are three in-state specialists to treat them, all in Albuquerque. Continue Reading