Key Renewable Energy Bill Introduced

Santa Fe – Today, the sponsors of House Bill 426, the Renewable Energy Transmission Authority

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House Democrats Repeal “Antiquated” Law Protecting Life

New Mexico Democrats Work to Ensure “Status Quo” Abortions Continue

SANTA FE – House Democrats

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RPNM applauds Republican state representatives for vigorous opposition to HB 51

After a three-hour debate, House Bill 51 passed the full house last night by a vote of 40 yea, 29

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Bill to Decriminalize Abortion Passes House, Heads to the Senate for Consideration

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to decriminalize abortion advanced in the House Chambers. House Bill 51,

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Bill to Prepare Social Work Professionals Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to ensure social workers are educated to work with Native American

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Rep. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales Gets Traditional Historic Community Qualifications Act Signed into Law

Santa Fe, NM – As part of the “Rocket Docket”, Rep. Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales (D-Ranchos de Taos) passed

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Bill to Promote Computer Science Education Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to promote computer science education and professional development for

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Dental Therapy Legislation Clears First Hurdle in New Mexico

Passes House Health and Human Services Committee Unanimously

SANTA FE, NM – Today, lawmakers on the

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Voters Send Clear Message: No Tax Increases

House Republicans Call on Democrats to Listen to Voters and Stop Tax Increase Proposals

SANTA FE – Voters

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RPNM Roundup at the Roundhouse

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. PROGRESSIVES SEEK TO DAMAGE NM ECONOMY - THIS TIME WITH UNNECESSARY

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Rep. Anthony Allison Introduces Bill to Diversify the Four Corners Economy

Santa Fe, NM – Today, Representative Anthony Allison (D-Fruitland) filed legislation, House Bill

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Reps. Chatfield and Rehm Introduce Bill to Ensure All School Buses Have Seat Belts

SANTA FE – Ensuring the safety of New Mexico’s students is the goal of House Bill 265 (HB 265)

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Bill to Ensure New Mexicans are Paid a Fair Wage for a Hard Day’s Work Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to ensure New Mexicans are paid a fair wage for a hard day’s work

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Bill to Protect New Mexico’s Strategic Water Reserve Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to protect New Mexico’s strategic water reserve advanced in the House

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Legislation would close down childcare centers

Other legislation would keep them open

 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A new bill introduced in the New Mexico

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Governor Lujan Grisham, Sen. Carlos Cisneros Announce Legislation

Boosting Funding from the Small Business Investment Corporation

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan

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Governor Lujan Grisham, Agency Leaders, Legislative Sponsors Introduce, Tout Outdoor Recreation Bill

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced bipartisan legislation that would

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Roundup at the Round House 020519

Republican Roundup

1) LEFT-WING PROGRESSIVE SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO BAN FRACKING

Senate Bill 459

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Bill to Provide Financial Assistance for Students at Santa Fe Community College Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to make community colleges and technical schools more affordable passed

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House Democrats Latest Effort Aims to Strip Law Abiding New Mexicans of 2nd Amendment Rights

Democrats Again Limit Public Testimony, Including Testimony from New Mexico Sheriffs

SANTA FE – House

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Legislation to Protect New Mexicans’ Private Information Passes House Committee

Santa Fe, N.M. – Today, the House State Government, Elections & Indian Affairs Committee passed a

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Rep. Debbie Armstrong’s Bill to Improve Access to Contraception Heads to House Floor for Consideration

Santa Fe – Today, a bill sponsored by Rep. Debbie Armstrong (D-Albuquerque) that would improve

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House Democrats Celebrate First ‘Hope They Forget’ Friday

Democrats Cram Unpopular Legislation into A Single Day

SANTA FE – Denying textbooks to all

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Governor Lujan Grisham, Legislative Leaders, Representatives of Both Parties Celebrate ‘Rocket Docket’ Passage and Bill Signing

img 8355SANTA FE — Capping a brisk and diligent first few weeks of the legislative session, and signaling

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Republican-sponsored legislation signed into law today

Governor Lujan Grisham signed into law today several important bills sponsored by House

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