This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a tax credit for those who purchase backup power generators. HB […]
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A bill to bring transparency to hospital transactions heads to Senate Judiciary Committee
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill that would provide state oversight of private equity firm purchases of hospitals passed its first committee along party lines, […]
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Shiprock representative pushes for money to address uranium contamination impacting his community
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover For Rep. Joseph Hernandez, D-Shiprock, cleaning up abandoned uranium mines is personal. “My family and many other family members throughout New […]
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Shiprock representative pushes for money to address uranium contamination impacting his community
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover For Rep. Joseph Hernandez, D-Shiprock, cleaning up abandoned uranium mines is personal. “My family and many other family members throughout New […]
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Is it time to stop taxing tips?
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to add a tax exemption for tipped workers was introduced in the Senate last week. SB 285 would […]
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State regulators discuss how NM utilities can better prepare for, prevent wildfires
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover A Disaster Mitigation Preparedness Policy Task Force has recommendations for utilities and state regulators to better address the growing wildfire risks […]
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State regulators discuss how NM utilities can better prepare for, prevent wildfires
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover A Disaster Mitigation Preparedness Policy Task Force has recommendations for utilities and state regulators to better address the growing wildfire risks […]
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Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]
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Should utilities be able to charge a separate rate for low-income customers?
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover State lawmakers are considering giving utility companies the option to create separate rates for low-income customers. HB 91, public utility rate […]
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Bill expanding LEO protection at the polls moves forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Nicole Maxwell A bill seeking to allow commissioned law enforcement officers to bring firearms to election polling locations cleared a legislative committee Thursday […]