Haussamen discusses the border economy and the wall
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The border region is growing, but for New Mexico to truly capitalize and diversify its economy, the state must think regionally. Continue Reading
Teen’s death dominates legislative hearing on fatal child abuse penalty
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The bill would toughen the penalty for killing a child between the ages of 13 and 18. Continue Reading
Legislator says he was shut out during budget process
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The committee omitted Rep. James Townsend’s proposal to restore about $41 million cut from the reserves of school districts last year. Continue Reading
Approval ratings for Gov. Martinez continue to sag
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Gov. Susana Martinez continues to see her approval ratings slide. Continue Reading
Bill would mandate post-graduation plan to obtain high school diploma
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Students attending New Mexico’s public schools may have to add one more graduation requirement to their check-off list. Continue Reading
Virgin Galactic ramps up NM operations as spaceport optimism increases at the Roundhouse
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Virgin Galactic has increased its staff and spending in New Mexico. Meanwhile, the House has approved $10 million for a new hangar at the spaceport to try to attract new customers. Continue Reading
Legislators strike a middle path between Martinez and judiciary on crime
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New Mexico has risen to the top of national lists marking property and violent crime rates in American cities. But how to solve it? Continue Reading
Tools to make capital outlay more efficient
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I’m proposing a variety of tools that will make the capital outlay process more simple, more formal and more efficient. Continue Reading
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