Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law a bill creating the Higher Education Trust Fund, with nearly $1 billion to support tuition-free college.
NM says yes to affirmative consent
All higher ed schools that accept state money will be required to use the kind of standards already in place at UNM.
Independent redistricting reform will have to wait
Efforts to enact a fully independent redistricting commission failed during the 2024 legislative session.
Paid Family Medical Leave proposal dies
A controversial bill that would have established paid family medical leave died in the state House just before the end of the 30-day legislative session.
Digital driver’s licenses coming to NM
New Mexico will join eight other states that have already electronic digital IDs.
Driven by the 2024 election, states push to change voting laws
State lawmakers concerned about the integrity of elections ahead of the 2024 presidential vote are proposing and enacting an unprecedented number of laws to restrict …
Should CABQ make it easier to demolish unsafe buildings?
The City Council is expected to vote March 4 on a proposal to speed up the demolition process.
Gov. signs housing, infrastructure bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed bills that will put $125 million into housing and help bring federal money for infrastructure projects.
State expands Lottery and Opportunity Scholarships
State lawmakers voted to expand two popular college scholarships.