Bill to Protect New Mexicans from Predatory Lending Advances

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to protect New Mexicans from predatory lending practices advanced in the

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (AGAIN)....

In yet ANOTHER late Friday night vote, Democrats passed bill through

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Joint Resolution to Invest in New Mexico’s Children Passes House Floor

House Democrats Champion Initiative to Lift Generations of Children out of Poverty

Santa Fe –

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House Democrats Vote to Raid New Mexico’s Permanent Education Fund

Billion Dollar Surplus Not Enough as House Democrats Want More

Santa Fe – Despite inheriting a

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TODAY'S THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. DEMOCRATS ATTACKING LOCAL RIGHT-TO-WORK ORDINANCES

House

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House Democrats Advance Bill to Expand Renewable Energy Efforts

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to make it easier for New Mexicans to add solar energy improvements to

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Bill supporting the Gila Wilderness Trails Passes First Committee

Rep. Rodolpho “Rudy” Martinez helps safeguard New Mexico culture of the protecting our land

Santa

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House Democrats Make Case for Working Families Tax Credit

Santa Fe - Today, the House Labor, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee passed House Bill 23 to

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House Democrats Pushing Bill to Overrule New Mexico County Decisions

Santa Fe – House Democrats are moving a bill that would undermine the decisions of numerous

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING...
HOUSE VOTES TO PASS MINIMUM WAGE HIKE
House Republicans stand together in

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House Democrats Pass Most Worrisome Anti-2nd Amendment Bill in Late Night Vote

Two New Mexico Counties Declare “Sanctuary County” Status to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights

Santa Fe –

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Bill to Raise Minimum Wage and Improve New Mexicans’ Quality of Life Passes House Floor, Heads to Senate

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to increase the minimum wage passed the House Floor. House Bill 31, as

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Gov. Lujan Grisham Commends N.M. House on Passing Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday expressed her support and appreciation to

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House Republicans Support ‘Sanctuary County’ 2nd Amendment Resolution

Santa Fe – House Republicans are standing behind Quay County’s decision to declare themselves a

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TODAY'S THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. REPUBLICAN HOUSE REPS LEAD CHARGE TO HOLD CYFD MORE ACCOUNTABLE

After

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“Only Yes Means Yes” Bill Passes House Floor, Moves to the Senate

Santa Fe – Today, the House Floor passed a bill on a vote of 43-24 that would add consent language

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Bill to Make Baby Changing Stations More Accessible to Parents Passes House Committee

Santa Fe – Today, a bill to make baby changing facilities equally available to men and women in

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Legislative Women Cross Party Lines to Form Women’s Caucus

womenscaucusSanta Fe – Today, the New Mexico Legislative Women’s Caucus, comprised of women from both sides of

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Rep. Armstrong Proposes Tax Break for New Mexico’s Senior Citizens

Bill Would No Longer Tax Social Security

Santa Fe – New Mexico’s Senior Citizens deserve a tax

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Gov. Lujan Grisham, Senator Stewart Announce Introduction of Solar Tax Credit Legislation

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday the introduction of Senate Bill

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House Democrats Vote to Criminalize Storage of Legal Firearms

Santa Fe – In a continuing effort to penalize law-abiding gun owners, House Democrats voted to

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TODAY'S THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1. UPDATE ON MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE BILL AND ANOTHER ANTI-2A BILL

These

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Two Bills to Expand Access to Health Care for New Mexicans Advance

Santa Fe – Today, two bills to expand access to health care for New Mexicans advanced in the House

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Bills to Expand Voting Rights and Participation Head to House Floor

House Democrats seek to ensure every New Mexican’s voice is heard

Santa Fe, NM - Today, the House

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House Republicans Speak Out Against Recreational Marijuana Bill that Includes Mandatory Removal of Criminal Records

Bill Requires Criminal Record Removal after Only Two Years – Regardless of Crime

Santa Fe – House

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