A handful of City of Albuquerque offices will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day. Essential services will remain available and some attractions will add hours. Most non-essential city offices, community and child development centers and their programs, all libraries, senior centers and senior meal sites and all health and social services centers will […]
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A bill requiring hospitals to list procedure pricing on websites passes unanimously
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 mandate hospital pricing transparency unanimously cleared its first committee hearing on Friday. Rep. Liz Thomson, D-Albuquerque, is […]
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A bill requiring hospitals to list procedure pricing on websites passes unanimously
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 mandate hospital pricing transparency unanimously cleared its first committee hearing on Friday. Rep. Liz Thomson, D-Albuquerque, is […]
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Bernalillo County Commission Confirms its Official Support of Two State Bills
By Rodd Cayton The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners officially threw its support behind two pieces of state legislation that aim to open up primary elections and raise wages for workers involved in projects supported by economic development incentives. . Commissioners voted 3-1 Tuesday evening in favor of a resolution supporting House Bill 6, which would […]
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Proposed tax credit would help rural residents buy backup power generators
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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Proposed tax credit would help rural residents buy backup power generators
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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Council president ready to delay bills if the mayor’s office doesn’t weigh in
Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan announced Thursday afternoon that she is prepared to hold up proposed legislation if Mayor Tim Keller’s administration continues to sidestep the council’s questions and leave city councilors and their constituents waiting for answers. “If things slow down on our legislation or on budget, it’s not because we’re trying to […]
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Council president ready to delay bills if the mayor’s office doesn’t weigh in
Albuquerque City Council President Brook Bassan announced Thursday afternoon that she is prepared to hold up proposed legislation if Mayor Tim Keller’s administration continues to sidestep the council’s questions and leave city councilors and their constituents waiting for answers. “If things slow down on our legislation or on budget, it’s not because we’re trying to […]
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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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BernCo commissioners delay decision on Topgolf incentives
Topgolf International Inc. will need to wait about a month to see whether its request to change its economic development agreement with Bernalillo County gets approved. Commissioners on Tuesday chose to defer their decision until March 11, giving them more time to study and gather information about the company’s compliance with the original agreement. Marcos […]