House passes $6.3 billion budget; governor slams it as ‘soft on crime’
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Legislative leaders argued the budget is mostly in line with what the governor requested. Continue Reading
New Mexico House panel OKs bipartisan crime legislation
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Democrats and Republicans rallied behind a package of crime and public safety legislation on Wednesday. Continue Reading
Spaceport secrecy bill moves closer to Senate vote
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Members of the Senate Public Affairs Committee advanced the bill on a vote of 7-1 without a recommendation. Continue Reading
Bill to raise pet food fees advances
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The increase would raise more than $800,000 a year for spay and neuter programs. Continue Reading
Bill to fund new Code Talkers museum passes Senate committee
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The bill would allocate $1 million to build a Navajo Code Talkers museum and veterans center in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Senator’s comment about people with Parkinson’s sparks controversy
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The moment came during discussion about creating a movement disorders center at UNM. Continue Reading
Haussamen discusses Spaceport America and transparency
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A bill that would allow greater secrecy for Spaceport America is scheduled for its first legislative hearing on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Lobbyist spending on meals, receptions fuels lawmakers
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Energy companies, state-funded schools, car dealers, health care companies and others have kept New Mexico legislators well fed. Continue Reading
Bipartisan plan would alter how university regents are selected
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A Senate committee on Monday approved a bipartisan proposal that would take away a bit of the governor’s power to pick university regents. Continue Reading
Haussamen unpacks what’s happening at the Roundhouse
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New Mexico In Focus’ Gene Grant recently interviewed Haussamen about a range of issues related to what’s happening at the Roundhouse. Continue Reading
Legislative debate over spaceport secrecy begins this week
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A bill that would let state officials keep all information about Spaceport America’s customers secret is scheduled for its first hearing Tuesday. Continue Reading
Bill would change nominating process for lieutenant governor candidates
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The change would eliminate primary elections for lieutenant governor and let parties pick their own process after a gubernatorial candidate is nominated. Continue Reading
Senator wants to tax groceries, except healthier foods
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A state senator wants New Mexico to resume taxing a wide variety of foods while leaving exempt a selection of healthier groceries. Continue Reading
The nation of Azerbaijan: Crackdowns on dissent, violence against LGBT people, honored in Santa Fe
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The state House of Representatives passed a memorial Friday congratulating the nation of Azerbaijan on its one-hundredth anniversary. Continue Reading
NEA-NM urges wise investments in education with new revenue
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Here’s what we propose for the state’s new revenue. Continue Reading