Early childhood education funding proposal fails again
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Two Democrats joined with four Republican senators to kill the proposal. Continue Reading
Without explanation, governor vetoes computer science bill
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It’s one of two bills Susana Martinez vetoed on Tuesday that passed the Legislature with overwhelming support. Continue Reading
Senate overrides veto on teacher absences; House action still necessary
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Gov. Susana Martinez’s veto remains in place unless two-thirds of House members also vote to override it. Continue Reading
Third-grade retention bill dies quietly
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Gov. Susana Martinez has unsuccessfully pushed the bill for seven years. Continue Reading
Committee delays vote on early childhood initiative
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The resolution would ask voters to approve new funding for early childhood education. Continue Reading
Proposal to loosen lottery regulations dies in House
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Lottery managers argue that they could rake in more scholarship money if they could use a bigger share of the revenue to entice more players. Continue Reading
GOP senator starts process to override veto on teacher sick days
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The House of Representatives approved the bill 64-3, and the Senate voted for it 39-0. Continue Reading
Raise the cigarette tax to help classrooms and health
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The benefits for the health and especially for the classrooms of New Mexico are enormous. Continue Reading
GOP senator wants override of veto on teacher sick leave bill
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It would be the first attempt to override a Susana Martinez veto in the six years she’s been governor. Continue Reading
House OKs proposal to tap permanent fund for early childhood programs
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The measure now goes to the Senate, where the road is expected to be much rougher. Continue Reading
Public school, college leaders warn against further budget cuts
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The governor has threatened to veto any bills that include a tax increase. Continue Reading
Senate committee: Hike cigarette tax to help schools
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A key Senate committee on Tuesday night pushed ahead a proposal to nearly double New Mexico’s tax on cigarettes to raise money for public schools. 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
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