Legislation Calling for Independent Investigations to Protect Vulnerable Foster Children Must Be Passed

CYFD's Autonomy and Consistent Failures that Have Resulted in Horrific Crimes against Foster Kids

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Senator Craig Brandt Introduces Consumer Protection Legislation for Hospital Billing

SANTA FE — On Wednesday Senator Craig Brandt (District 40-Sandoval) introduced Senate Bill 382 (SB

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Legislation on Covid-19 Workers Compensation Would Be Another Death Knell for Employers

HB-268 Places Painful Liability Burden on Essential Businesses

Albuquerque, February 18—The

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Session midpoint arrives, no real relief for New Mexicans

Santa Fe, NM- The New Mexico Legislature has reached its midpoint. Despite the claimed ease of

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Bipartisan Metal Theft Crime Bill Unanimously Passes Judiciary Committee

Criminalizes the costly property damage often resulting from metal theft

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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Chop Shop Felony Bill Unanimously Clears Second Committee

Establishes dismantling a vehicle or running a chop shop as a third-degree felony

Santa Fe, N.M. –  Cracking

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Student Loan Bill of Rights Passes Committee

Bill brings transparency and oversight to the student loan industry, giving New Mexicans a fair

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Rep. Matthews, Office of Guardianship introduce legislation to require licensure for professional guardians  

SANTA FE – Today, Rep. Marian Matthews and the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning

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Farm-to-table options for NM could be left on the chopping block

Santa Fe, NM- Amongst the political angling and posturing during the 2021 Legislative Session, two

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Senate Republican Caucus Issues Statement in Support of Business Community Campaign

SANTA FE — Today, the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce and 21 business groups launched a new

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Universal Health Care Planning Board Passes House Committee

Creates a planning board to provide recommendations for comprehensive health care coverage in New

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Senate Committee Advances “Anonymous Reporting” School Safety Legislation

SANTA FE – The Senate Education Committee today advanced legislation to help local schools and law

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Historic New Mexico Civil Rights Act Passes House

Creates avenue for justice for New Mexicans who’ve had their civil rights violated

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Virtual Participation in 2021 Session Continues Setting Record Pace

6,119 New Mexicans, representing almost every county, have tuned in and voiced opinions in weeks 2 and

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Dems vote in support of trial lawyers over NM communities, non-profits, and law enforcement

Santa Fe, NM- House Bill 4 passed the House of Representatives today on a vote of 39-29. The bill is

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Alcohol Delivery Bill Heads to House Floor

Provides new income streams and licensing options for NM’s struggling restaurant industry

Santa Fe,

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Senate Bill to Repeal Abortion Ban Headed to House Floor

Removes an outdated statute & protects women’s right to reproductive health care

Santa Fe, N.M. –

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Senate Committee Advances Legislation to Provide Legislative Involvement in Emergency Declarations and Orders

SANTA FE – Senate Bill 74 (SB 74), sponsored by Republican Leader, Senator Greg Baca (District

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Scholarship Legislation for Homeschool and Vocational Students Clears Senate Committee

SANTA FE – The Senate Education Committee today advanced Senate Bill 234 (SB 234) and Senate Bill

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Senate Committee Advances Bill Creating Special Primary Election for U.S. Representative

SANTA FE – The Senate Rules Committee today advanced Senate Bill 254 (SB 254), sponsored by

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Native Education Funding Passes House Education Committee

Preserves Native languages & adjusts state funding for at-risk tribal communities

Santa Fe, N.M. – Bold new

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Rep. Thomson, DD Planning Council introduce legislation to advocate for students with disabilities and their families  

SANTA FE – Today, Rep. Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson and the New Mexico Developmental Disabilities

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Cannabis Legalization Act Passes House Health Committee

Legalization would regulate the industry, create jobs, and generate tax dollars for NM

Santa Fe,

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Health committee punts marijuana bill, with issues, to next committee

Santa Fe, NM- Marijuana legislation was heard in the House Health and Human Services Committee

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Long-sought permanent funding for early childhood programs takes important step forward

SANTA FE – A transformational long-term investment in New Mexico’s youngest children won House

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