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Republican Governors Ban Together

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Published: 25 January 2024 25 January 2024

Republican Governors Ban Together, Issue Joint Statement Supporting Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 25 Republican governors released the following joint statement in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense.

 The statement comes as the Biden Administration continues to attack Texas and refuses to take action or responsibility for the crisis at the Southern border. 

“President Biden and his Administration have left Americans and our country completely vulnerable to unprecedented illegal immigration pouring across the Southern border. Instead of upholding the rule of law and securing the border, the Biden Administration has attacked and sued Texas for stepping up to protect American citizens from historic levels of illegal immigrants, deadly drugs like fentanyl, and terrorists entering our country.

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Cleaner Fuels Legislation Would Spark Economic Growth

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Published: 25 January 2024 25 January 2024

By Robin Vercruse and Amy Brown

New Mexico has worked hard over the past decade to diversify its economy and become a leader in renewable technologies that are catching on in other states. The legislature passed the Energy Transition Act, which sets renewable energy targets for our utilities. The energy sector has already begun to transition away from polluting coal to wind, solar and geothermal energy plants. 

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RPNM issues call to action 012224

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Published: 22 January 2024 22 January 2024

🚨Call to Action!🚨

The 2024 Legislative Session lasts only 30 days so it’s going to fly by fast!

Remember, your representatives work for YOU and are elected to represent YOU.

Let your representatives know where you stand by speaking up during committee hearings, either in person or via Zoom. Your voice holds a lot of weight.

This session, we urge you to reach out to your legislators, participate in committee meetings, and share these Calls to Actions with as many people as possible.

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NM Republican Legislative Update 1-19-24

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Published: 20 January 2024 20 January 2024

Call to Action

Click on the committee name to view a list of all legislators in the assigned committee along with their contact information.

Relating to Oil and Gas:
Saturday, Jan 20, 9:00 AM - Room 317
HOUSE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

HB 41 CLEAN TRANSPORTATION FUEL STANDARDS (ORTEZ/CHANDLER)

HB 48 OIL AND GAS FUTURE ROYALTY RATE (MCQUEEN/TALLMAN)

HB 133 OIL & GAS ACT CHANGES (ORTEZ/MCQUEEN)

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