Dems push plan to tap more from permanent fund for early childhood
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A proposal to draw more money from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund to expand early childhood education jumped its first hurdle with ease Wednesday. Continue Reading
Bill would reduce penalties for drug possession
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Mere possession of any illegal drug — heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine — would no longer be a felony. Continue Reading
Measure allowing medical cannabis in public schools advances
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A legislative committee voted 6-0 to advance a bill granting school districts the power to let students use prescription marijuana. Continue Reading
Governor adds NM to states supporting Paris climate pact
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Lujan Grisham said New Mexico aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 45 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. Continue Reading
Bill seeks electrical power competition, local control
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The sponsors say their bill would result in more energy from renewable sources in cities, towns and pueblos throughout the state. Continue Reading
Committee adds time frame to aid-in-dying bill
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Medical professionals would have to determine a patient has no more than six months to live before prescribing drugs that would help the patient end his or her own life. Continue Reading
Longtime former legislator ‘Kiki’ Saavedra dies
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Early in his legislative career, Saavedra sponsored legislation that made New Mexico the first state to provide funds for the Special Olympics. Continue Reading
Hundreds march on Roundhouse for immigrants and workers
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They marched in support of a slate of legislative proposals aimed at leveling the playing field for immigrants and low-wage workers. Continue Reading
Aid-in-dying bill builds support but faces tough questions from critics
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The bill would add New Mexico to a small list of states that allow what proponents call medical aid in dying, which is also known as assisted suicide. Continue Reading
Bill repealing old abortion ban advances in House
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Concern that courts could undermine or overturn the country’s landmark decision on abortion has renewed a push to repeal an old, unenforceable state law that makes it a fourth-degree felony to perform the procedure. Continue Reading
Report fuels debate on access to higher education
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A new report on the economic effects of escalating costs to attend New Mexico colleges and universities calls for more financial assistance for low-income students and recommends an income cap on eligibility for the Legislative Lottery Scholarship. Continue Reading
The year for legal weed? Bill gets mixed reviews on both sides
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After years of efforts by drug-law reform advocates, could this be the year that New Mexico legalizes marijuana? There’s little doubt that the state is closer now than ever. Continue Reading
Bill to make NM a sanctuary state advances on party-line vote
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The legislation would prohibit state and local police agencies from using any resources to enforce federal immigration law. Continue Reading
Dems push bills aimed at making voting easier
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Backers argue the measures would boost participation in elections. Continue Reading
Latest bill to legalize marijuana gains steam in Legislature
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Cities and counties would be allowed to opt out of allowing retail marijuana sales. Continue Reading