Governor enacts Family Income Index

Priority bill, using innovative strategy for education funds, directs tens of millions to school

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Governor signs impact aid legislation, boosting financial support for many schools

Measure provides certain school districts with access to over $60 million; tribal leaders herald the

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House Democrats Deliver Historic Game-Changers in Special Session

Santa Fe, N.M. - The 2021 Special Session of the New Mexico legislature closed last night around

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Time to Take Politics Out of Redistricting

By Rep. Rebecca Dow (R) - Truth or Consequences

Every decade state legislatures are required to

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It’s No Joke: Cannabis Legalization in New Mexico Only One Signature Away 

The Cannabis Regulation Act has passed the House & Senate and is headed to the governor 

Santa Fe,

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Gov. Lujan Grisham's Recreational Marijuana Pipe Dream Passes in New Mexico Senate

Albuquerque, March 31—This evening the New Mexico Senate followed the House, approving legislation to

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Cannabis Legislation Passes Legislature despite Bipartisan Opposition

Senate Republicans Respond

SANTA FE – Despite bipartisan opposition in the Senate and House of

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Gov. Lujan Grisham signs measure eliminating fees for juvenile crimes

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday signed into law a measure that removes from

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Rep. Rod Montoya calls out progressive racist paternalism

Santa Fe, NM- Representative Rod Montoya today delivered a letter to legislative leaders calling out

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Cannabis Expungement Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Legislation also assists New Mexicans who seek gainful employment, but have a criminal record

Santa

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Cannabis Legalization Passes House in Special Session

HB 2 now advances to the Senate, before moving to the governor’s desk

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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Rep. Rehm introduces the 'Recreational Marijuana Road Safety Plan' amidst Gov's pot special session

Santa Fe, NM- The first special session of 2021 began at noon in the Roundhouse. The session was

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Senate Republicans Criticize Closed-Door Cannabis Negotiations

Call on Governor to delay Special Session

SANTA FE – New Mexico Senate Republicans today

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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces special session March 30

Economic opportunity, job creation on the focused agenda

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on

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Senator Cliff Pirtle Introduces Compromise Cannabis Legislation Ahead of Special Session

SANTA FE – Senator Cliff Pirtle (District 32-Chaves, Eddy, and Otero) today announced a compromise

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Senate Republican Leaders' Statement Regarding Special Session

SANTA FE – New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders today released the following statement in response to

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Ag organizations request HB 33, livestock board meat inspections, be placed on special session call

The following letter from many New Mexico agricultural organizations requests that HB 33 Livestock Board

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Landmark Investment in Early Childhood Education Headed to Voters

Constitutional amendment invests millions in programs for New Mexico’s youngest

Santa Fe, N.M. – The

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Tax Fairness Bill Unanimously Passes Senate

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

Santa Fe, N.M.

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Legislature Passes Redistricting Committee Legislation with Bipartisan Support 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Legislature has approved a bill creating a Citizen Redistricting

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The Right to Earned Sick Leave Heads to Governor’s Desk

Guarantees all New Mexicans access to a healthy workplace and paid time off when sick 

Santa Fe,

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House Democrats Achieve Landmark Policy Goals in Unprecedented Session

Santa Fe, N.M. - The 60-day, 2021 legislative session closed at 12 p.m. today, marking the end of

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Gov. Lujan Grisham to call special session to get cannabis done

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will call the New Mexico Legislature into special session

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State’s Recovery Budget Passes Legislature

The General Appropriations Act of 2021 funds economic relief efforts and continues investments in New

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Bill Investing Millions in New Mexico’s Native and Underserved Schools Passes Senate

Helping reverse decades of inequity, HB 6 uplifts NM’s tribal schools and struggling districts

Santa Fe,

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