New Mexicans on losing end of MLG money grab

Santa Fe, NM- The deadline to sign legislation from the regular 60-day Legislative Session was on

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Cannabis Legalized in New Mexico 

The governor has signed into law cannabis legalization, regulation & expungement bills 

Santa Fe,

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Governor enacts state budget

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday morning signed the New Mexico state budget for

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Governor Vetoes Healthcare Facility Operation in Valencia County

Local Senators denounce pithy display of partisanship

SANTA FE – In what can only be described as a

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Governor Vetoes Federal Funding Earmarks in State Budget

Members of the Senate Finance Committee respond to apparent "power grab"

SANTA FE – According to

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End-of-Life Options Act Signed Into Law

Provides compassionate end-of-life options to terminally ill, mentally competent adults in NM

Santa

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs Healthy Workplaces Act, authorizing paid sick leave for New Mexico workers

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law a measure guaranteeing paid

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs quality of life measures supporting military families

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham this week signed into law three initiatives that will

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Gov. establishes Health Care Affordability Fund, eliminate copays for behavioral health services

Fund reduces the cost of health insurance, medical expenses for working families

SANTA FE – Gov.

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Governor signs measure boosting N.M.’s environmental regulation authority

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed Senate Bill 8, allowing the state and

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Gov. Lujan Grisham authorizes measure strengthening guardian oversight to protect vulnerable adults

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law extensive guardianship reform

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Senator Mark Moores' Student Athlete Endorsement Legislation Signed Into Law

SANTA FE – This week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the "Student Athlete Endorsement Act"

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bipartisan measure providing more funding for N.M. firefighters

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law a measure that will help fire

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measures advancing broadband connection and development

SANTA FE – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed a pair of measures moving the state

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs LEDA expansion

GRT sharing will help recruit more large job-creating companies to New Mexico

SANTA FE — Gov.

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Gov. Lujan Grisham ratifies Civil Rights Act

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday signed into law the New Mexico Civil Rights

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State Broadband “Connect New Mexico Act” Signed by Governor 

The Connect New Mexico Act creates a centralized fund to support the delivery of affordable,

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Tax Fairness for Working Families Signed into Law by Governor 

Expands proven poverty-reduction policies in NM, providing relief to low-income families    

Santa Fe, N.M. - Tax reform

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Legislation Protecting New Mexico Students from Sexual Abuse  Signed by Governor 

Implements robust preventative and responsive measures to halt misconduct in schools  

Santa Fe,

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Governor Signs Fair and Independent Redistricting  

Bill establishes independent committee and transparent process to redraw New Mexico’s state House and Senate,

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Legislation Sponsored by Senator Gay Kernan Signed Into Law

Senate Bill 140, Senate Bill 34, and Senate Bill 77

SANTA FE – This week, Governor Michelle Lujan

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Sens. Crystal Diamond's and Siah Correa Hemphill's Legislation to Address Rural Community Disparities Signed Into Law

SANTA FE – This week, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 193 into law. The bill,

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Governor signs Special Education Ombud Act

New office will advocate for educational rights of students

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bipartisan measure delivering more child support for families in need

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed into law Senate Bill 140, an important

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs bill banning discrimination based on hair or cultural headdress

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday signed into law measures that prohibit

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