Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed to control dangerous conflicts surrounding the proposed reinstallation of a statue depicting Juan de Oñate
With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed at tackling the state’s housing shortages and homelessness crisis. From securing $80 million for housing projects to proposing renters’ rights and protections, legislators are pushing for a coordinated approach. Key measures include SB 145, a $500 million investment in affordable housing, and a proposal to a establish a statewide housing agency.
On Feb. 25, the White House broke decades of precedent by announcing that the administration will now select which news outlets can cover events with President Donald Trump. This changes who is allowed into the Oval Office, Air Force One and some other meetings and conferences, according to Politico.
The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee resumed its discussion for multiple proposed bills to the House on behavioral health programs. One of which is House Bill 58. If approved, this would increase funding to implement mental health programs in schools.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that combines two bills that aims to increase water quality protections for much of New Mexico and regulate pollution discharged into state surface waters. Both Senate Bill 21 and Senate Bill 22 will now be merged into an amended SB 21. The updated version of the proposal was not yet available Thursday on the Legislature’s website.
A bill that would codify paid family and medical leave for almost all New Mexico employees passed its second committee Wednesday on a 6-5 vote after 40 tense minutes of public comment and a failed motion to table the bill.
A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing project in the International District.
New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried to change that – and failed. This year’s session isn’t looking any different.
Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal immigration enforcement.
Two survivors have filed suit against Rio Arriba County office-holders, alleging that their civil rights were violated when they failed to control dangerous conflicts surrounding the proposed reinstallation of a statue depicting Juan de Oñate
With just days left in the legislative session, New Mexico lawmakers are racing to advance a series of bills aimed at tackling the state’s housing shortages and homelessness crisis. From securing $80 million for housing projects to proposing renters’ rights and protections, legislators are pushing for a coordinated approach. Key measures include SB 145, a $500 million investment in affordable housing, and a proposal to a establish a statewide housing agency.
On Feb. 25, the White House broke decades of precedent by announcing that the administration will now select which news outlets can cover events with President Donald Trump. This changes who is allowed into the Oval Office, Air Force One and some other meetings and conferences, according to Politico.
The House of Representatives continued its hearing on improving funds for behavioral health departments. On Jan. 29, the House Appropriations and Finance Committee resumed its discussion for multiple proposed bills to the House on behavioral health programs. One of which is House Bill 58. If approved, this would increase funding to implement mental health programs in schools.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that combines two bills that aims to increase water quality protections for much of New Mexico and regulate pollution discharged into state surface waters. Both Senate Bill 21 and Senate Bill 22 will now be merged into an amended SB 21. The updated version of the proposal was not yet available Thursday on the Legislature’s website.
A bill that would codify paid family and medical leave for almost all New Mexico employees passed its second committee Wednesday on a 6-5 vote after 40 tense minutes of public comment and a failed motion to table the bill.
A local community outreach group and state housing authorities have asked the legislature for $1.5 million for an affordable housing project in the International District.
New Mexico is the only state in the country that does not pay its lawmakers. For years, legislators have tried to change that – and failed. This year’s session isn’t looking any different.
Senators have filed two competing bills in the Legislature around how cities and counties should use resources in aiding federal immigration enforcement.
Several bipartisan bills this session aim to improve veterans’ lives.