House votes to hike statewide minimum wage
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The state House of Representatives voted Friday night to raise the hourly minimum wage to $9.25, up from the current $7.50, in 2018. Continue Reading
Solitary confinement restrictions move forward in House
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The bill would prohibit jails and prisons in the state from putting children, pregnant women and those with a known serious mental illness or disability in isolation. Continue Reading
Constitutional amendment for early education struggles in House
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The measure would amend the state Constitution to draw less than 1 percent a year from the endowment to pay for early childhood education. Continue Reading
GOP’s Senate leader expects deal on revenue, budget
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The state faces a shortage of $120 million just to pay for services, and it needs another $200 million to bring cash reserves above 3 percent. Continue Reading
Big money stands in the way of dismantling oppressive systems
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Under the current system, the debate isn’t about whether to continue robbing the poor. It’s about how much we’re going to take. Continue Reading
Later voter registration deadline would increase turnout
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In the name of democracy, New Mexico should open the doors of the voting booth to allow everyone who wants to exercise their sacred right — and duty — to do so. Continue Reading
House rejects charter school moratorium in tie vote
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The House on Thursday rejected a two-and-a-half-year moratorium on licensing new charter schools in New Mexico. Continue Reading
Guv vows veto if Senate-approved gas tax hike reaches her desk
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The measure would raise about $180 million annually through a range of taxes and fees. Continue Reading
Senate OKs reduced penalties for marijuana possession
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Supporters said the bill would reduce burdens on the criminal justice system. Continue Reading
Why NM’s Legislature should advance a women’s policy agenda
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More than ever we need New Mexico lawmakers to step up and act at the state level. Continue Reading
State legislation could block sugary drinks tax, Santa Fe mayor fears
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Javier Gonzales showed up at the state Capitol on Wednesday to testify against HB 430, but the hearing was delayed. Continue Reading
Want to champion public schools and students? Raise revenue now.
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Our state’s Republican governor wanted legislators to balance the state’s budget by taking $1,190 out of a beginning teacher’s $34,000 salary. Continue Reading
Senate OKs minimum wage hike to $9 an hour
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The legislation may represent the best chance in several years to raise the minimum wage. The Senate approved the bill in a 24-6 bipartisan vote. Continue Reading
Senate claims fourth consecutive victory in charity hoops game
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The charity game raised $30,486 in donations to support cancer research and care at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Continue Reading
Bill to restrict guns in state Capitol stalls in Senate
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What began as a bipartisan compromise bill to ban people from openly carrying guns in the state Capitol is now bogged down in the Senate and at risk of being defeated. Continue Reading