Rep Sarah Maestas Barnes's Bill to Fight DWI passes first House committee

 SANTA FE—This afternoon, the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee passed House Bill 71,

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Representative Nate Gentry Pre-Files Legislation to Keep New Mexicans Safer from Violent Repeat Criminals

Santa Fe, NM - Today, Representative Nate Gentry pre-filed "Jaydon's Law," legislation to ensure

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Prospectors Legislative Forum Part 18

Catheryn Harding and Brandi Jimenez gave a presentation to Sen. Howie Morales, Rep. Dianne

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Prospectors Legislative Forum Part 17

Ansel Walters, Operation Fort Bayard Task Force treasurer and incoming president, gave a

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Prospectors Legislative Forum Part 16

Ceciila Bell, Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society president, gave a presentation to Sen.

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Prospectors Legislative Forum Part 15

Mary Hokom, Community Partnership for Children chairwoman, gave a presentation on the CPC to Rep.

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Prospectors Legislative Forum Part 14

Armando Amador gave a presentation on the Forgotten Veterans' Memorial to Rep. Rodolpho "Rudy"

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House Majority: Michael Sanchez Failed New Mexico

House Republicans Tried To Bring Home Wins For The People New Mexico; Senate Democrats Stonewalled

Santa Fe, NM -

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Less Than 24 Hours To Go: House Republicans Push Senate Democrats To Act

Legislation includes House-passed bills like social promotion

Santa Fe, NM - With less than 24

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House Passes Much-Anticipated Gaming Compact

Agreement Promotes Transparency, Stability and Economic Development

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico

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House Majority Responds To Senate Democrats Blocking Social Promotion Bill

Santa Fe, NM - Rep. Nate Gentry, House Floor Majority Leader, released the following statement in

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House Passes Bill to Crack Down on Domestic Violence

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that cracks

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House Passes Bipartisan Tax Package

Package Includes 10 Bills From Democrats & Republicans To Help Level Playing Field, Help Small

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In Another Example Of Gridlock: Senate Democrats Vote Against Education Reform

Santa Fe, NM - In another example of the gridlock and dysfunction promoted by the Senate Boss

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Today’s Big Question for Senate Boss Michael Sanchez

Why Won't Sanchez Allow Floor Vote On Social Promotion & Driver's License Bills?

Santa Fe, NM -

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Senate Conservation Committee Endorses Interstate Stream Commission Reform

Corruption and lack of leadership fuel need for change

Santa Fe, NM - SB467, sponsored by Senator

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ACI: Let's Move Forward With Bipartisan Procurement Proposal

SB 537 Strongly Supported by Both Parties

Santa Fe: Last Thursday, Senate Bill 537, the

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House Majority To Senate Dems: Send Over Capital Outlay Bill

Santa Fe, NM - House Appropriations and Finance Chairman Rep. Larry Larrañaga and House Ways and

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Senate Boss Michael Sanchez Stalling Legislation to End Failed Policy of Social Promotion

Social promotion repeal has been in the Senate for over a month

Santa Fe, NM - Senate boss Michael

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House Passes Legislation To Allow Sick-Day Transfers

State Workers Would Be Able To Donate Sick Leave To Colleagues In Medical Emergencies

Santa Fe, NM - The New

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House Majority Releases Statement In Response To Senate Democrats' "Petty Political Games" In Regent Confirmation Hearing

Santa Fe, NM - House Floor Majority Leader Nate Gentry released the following statement in

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ICYMI: Democrats' Gridlock On Full Display This Legislative Session

Gridlock. That's how a good many state lawmakers in both parties are describing the legislative

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House Passes Legislation To Streamline Regulations for Ride-Sharing Services

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to regulate

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Video: House Democrat Leader Admits On Camera To Promoting Gridlock

Egolf: "We're trying to slow them down as best we can"

Santa Fe, NM - A local media outlet

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House Passes Bill to Protect Pregnant Women in the Workplace

Bill Exceeds Federal Guidelines

Santa Fe, NM - The New Mexico House of Representatives passed

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