A bill that would require businesses to keep closed captions on for TVs during business hours is headed to the House Floor.
Advocate push for clean water protections
Two clean water bills working their way through the Legislature would significantly expand the state’s ability to protect state waters from pollution.
NM agriculture needs immigrant workers, Future Farmers say
By Micaela DePauli SANTA FE– Around 250 students from around the state converged on Santa Fe Feb. 5 to advocate for the agricultural industry and …
Bill aims to address nursing shortages, but doctors raise concerns over physician crisis
As the state legislative session is chugging along House Bill 72 is hoping for a pass to fix dwindling nursing slots in New Mexico, but …
Across the nation, state lawmakers line up to join immigration battle
An analysis of bills from New Mexico and elsewhere shows how states are trying to help or hinder immigration crackdown.
Lawmaker pulls NM public records bill amid backlash from open government group
A two-term Democratic lawmaker has backed away from her proposal to reshape New Mexico’s public records laws, amid criticism from a state open government group.
Lawmakers consider shield law for journalists
A freshman lawmaker hopes to broaden protections for journalists and their sources amid fears of government overreach.
LGBTQ group backs internet privacy law
A bill designed to protect New Mexicans’ data from federal scrutiny has the backing of a local LGBTQ rights group.
Pared-down gun seizure bill clears second committee
A bill that would make it easier and faster for police to seize guns belonging to a person deemed a risk to themselves or others …