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.
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.
Hundreds gathered outside the New Mexico State Capitol Monday afternoon to protest President Trump’s funding cuts.
Lawmakers don’t seem ready to endorse salaries for the only unpaid legislature in the country.
Alicia Manzano speaks about her work as chief of staff to the speaker of the House—and her start as a journalism student.