Governor Vetoes Critical Investment in Tribal and Pueblo Broadband and Infrastructure Projects

Santa Fe, NM –Yesterday, Governor Martinez line-item vetoed numerous measures to invest in Native

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Governor Vetoes Bill to Support Behavioral Health, Decrease Recidivism

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a bill sponsored by House Majority Floor Leader Sheryl Williams Stapleton

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Governor signs Rep. George Dodge’s bill to ensure more efficiency in school budgets and support at-risk students

Santa Fe – Last night, a bill to ensure more efficiency in school budgets was signed by Governor Susana

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Democratic Priority Bill to boost New Mexico small businesses becomes law

Santa Fe – Today, Representative Doreen Gallegos' (D-Las Cruces) bill to boost small business in

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Representative Javier Martínez receives Ohtli Award, recognized by Mexican Government and National Association for Bilingual Education

Santa Fe, N.M. – Following the legislative session, Representative Javier Martínez received the

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Signed by the Gov: Rep. Nathan Small's bill to protect New Mexico's drinking water

Santa Fe, NM – Tonight, a bill to ensure New Mexican communities have safe drinking water by

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Rep. Sweetser’s bill to expand internet access in schools signed into law

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to expand internet access in schools and libraries across the state was

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Rep. David Adkins celebrates passage of Small Business Saturday tax holiday

SANTA FE—Rep. David Adkins (R-Albuquerque) celebrated Senate passage this morning of House Bill

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Valencia County Representatives celebrate passage of twin bills to create an online marketplace for abandoned properties in NM

SANTA FE — Late last night, the Legislature approved two identical bills developed to give the

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Rep. Ely: Guardianship Bill goes a long way for New Mexico's most vulnerable

Santa Fe, NM – Today, the House passed changes to New Mexico's guardianship system, which has been

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Roswell Representatives guide Regional Air Center Economic District proposal to Governor's desk

SANTA FE — Tonight, the Legislature approved and sent House Bill 197 to Governor Susana Martinez for her

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Rep. Nathan Small's bill to protect New Mexico's drinking water heads to the Governor's desk

Santa Fe, NM – A bill to ensure communities have safe drinking water by making it a crime to lie to

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Bill to increase teacher salaries awaits Governor's signature

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a bill to raise pay for New Mexico teachers passed the New Mexico House and

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Rep. Bill Rehm gains Senate approval of Auto Theft Prevention Authority bill

SANTA FE—This evening, the Senate unanimously approved Rep. Bill Rehm's (R-Albuquerque) plan to

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Priority bill to expand Roswell Air Center heads to the Governor

Santa Fe, NM – Today, a bill sponsored by Rep. Candy Spence Ezzell (R-Roswell) and supported by

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Bipartisan Public Safety Package awaits Governor's signature

Santa Fe, NM – The bipartisan public safety package that passed the House and Senate with

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Senate sends Rep. Bob Wooley's Stolen Valor Act to Governor

SANTA FE—This evening, the Senate unanimously approved Rep. Bob Wooley's (R-Roswell) effort to

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Rep. Sweetser’s bill to expand internet access in schools heads to Governor’s desk

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to expand internet access in schools and libraries across the state

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Legislature fails to pass critically needed improvements to the Audit Act

SANTA FE – A bill sponsored by Senator Stuart Ingle that would have required a single

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N.M. Legislature passes bipartisan budget to invest in New Mexico's economy

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate voted to send the

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Senate sends Rep. Jason Harper's Taxpayer Protection Bill to Gov. Martinez

SANTA FE—This afternoon, the Senate unanimously approved a bill to protect New Mexican taxpayers from

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Good Government Bill Dies in House Committee

Committee Chair Fails to Schedule HB269 for a Hearing

SANTA FE – A bi-partisan bill that would

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House passes critical campaign finance reporting protection

SANTA FE—Last night, the House of Representatives unanimously endorsed Senate Bill 50, bipartisan

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Rep. Jim Smith's Small Cell Bill sails through Senate

SANTA FE—Yesterday, the Senate approved Rep. Jim Smith’s (R-Sandia Park) effort to prepare New

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Rep. Lente's bil to improve Native American student success passes Senate Committee, heads to Senate Floor

 Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, Rep. Derrick Lente’s (D-Sandia Pueblo) bill that would improve Native

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