By Rodd Cayton U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, while addressing the New Mexico Legislature on Jan. 30, pledged to defend the most vulnerable New Mexicans as the second Trump administration pursues policies that target immigrants and put at risk gains made by marginalized communities. Stansbury represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District, which includes parts of Sandoval […]
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Controversial Bill Limiting Public Records Access Shelved
By Jesse Jones Democratic Rep. Kathleen Cates of Rio Rancho announced she will not pursue House Bill 139, which would have added restrictions to the state’s public records law, with the justification of easing administrative burdens. The bill aimed to limit, in some cases, who could request records and give government agencies the power to […]
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New police force could be coming to NM to enforce cannabis laws
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM A new police force may be on the way to New Mexico, after a bill advanced through its first committee with unanimous support this week. The armed law enforcement officers capable of making arrests would be responsible for enforcing cannabis control laws. House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos,D-Las Cruces, would […]
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New police force could be coming to NM to enforce cannabis laws
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM A new police force may be on the way to New Mexico, after a bill advanced through its first committee with unanimous support this week. The armed law enforcement officers capable of making arrests would be responsible for enforcing cannabis control laws. House Bill 10, sponsored by Rep. Doreen Gallegos,D-Las Cruces, would […]
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Legislation seeks to raise royalty rates in the high-production areas of the Permian Basin
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 Oil and gas royalty rates could increase in premium parcels on state trust lands in the Permian Basin, if state legislation […]
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Legislation seeks to raise royalty rates in the high-production areas of the Permian Basin
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 Oil and gas royalty rates could increase in premium parcels on state trust lands in the Permian Basin, if state legislation […]
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Proposal to unlink credit scores from car insurance rates rolls 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 Susan Morée A bill to prevent potential discriminatory car insurance rates passed by a 6-2 vote on Wednesday. HB 80, Personal Insurance Credit […]
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Proposal to unlink credit scores from car insurance rates rolls 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 Susan Morée A bill to prevent potential discriminatory car insurance rates passed by a 6-2 vote on Wednesday. HB 80, Personal Insurance Credit […]
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Push for legislative salaries passes its first test
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 The state government is a three-legged stool with executive and judiciary branches paid while the legislative branch is unpaid. This means […]
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Push for legislative salaries passes its first test
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 The state government is a three-legged stool with executive and judiciary branches paid while the legislative branch is unpaid. This means […]
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