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Recent News About United States Senate
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Senate Republicans have condemned the recent firebombing of their headquarters, calling for accountability and a return to civil discourse.
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Crystal Brantley, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 35, said that the recent shooting at a Las Cruces park represents a failure by the government to ensure public safety.
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Craig Brandt, a State Senator representing New Mexico's District 40, said that the bipartisan support for expanding New Mexico’s RICO Act signifies a pivotal moment in the fight against organized crime.
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Crystal Brantley, a state senator for New Mexico's 35th District, said that children are dying due to legislative inaction on child welfare reforms in the state.
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Crystal Brantley, New Mexico State Senator for District 35, emphasized the necessity of passing urgent crime legislation during this year’s 60-day session.
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Crystal Brantley, a State Senator for New Mexico's District 35, has expressed concerns over the increasing threat posed by criminal activity linked to fentanyl trafficking in New Mexico.
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Crystal Brantley, a State Senator for District 35, emphasized the need for stronger juvenile justice laws in New Mexico to hold violent youth offenders accountable and protect communities.
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Crystal Brantley, a New Mexico State Senator, said that Chris Hefner's leadership as State Mine Inspector ensures safe working conditions for New Mexico's miners and contributes to the continued success of the state's mining sector.
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William Sharer, a New Mexico State Senator, has emphasized the need for stricter crime policies in the state.
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Jeff Steinborn, a New Mexico State Senator, emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation and targeted policy changes to address medical malpractice and recruit healthcare providers to New Mexico.
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Michael Padilla, a New Mexico State Senator, said that Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) is united in its goal of protecting children through comprehensive reforms to the Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD).
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State Senator Jay Block announced that Senate Bill 319, which aimed to mandate uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for all New Mexico drivers, was withdrawn by its sponsor, Senator Katy Duhigg.
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Pat Woods, a New Mexico State Senator, said that Senate Bill 57 undermines government transparency by exempting certain publicly funded entities from the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA).
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New Mexico State Senator Crystal Brantley said that the passage of Senate Bill 11 will address the negative impact unrestricted cellphone use has on students.
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Senator Candy Ezzell has expressed strong opposition to the recently passed Senate Bills 21 and 22, asserting that the legislation undermines local government authority and could lead New Mexico to face issues similar to those in California.
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Nicole Tobiassen, a New Mexico State Senator, expressed her pride in sponsoring Senate Bill 459, aimed at protecting women's sports and supporting young female athletes across the state.
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Senator Cindy Nava (D-Bernalillo) said that Senate Bill 48, which establishes the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), is an essential tool for promoting sustainable and affordable housing in New Mexico.
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New Mexico State Senator Larry Scott (R-Hobbs) expressed concerns over Senate Bill 48, which he claimed recklessly allocates $340 million in taxpayer funds toward environmental initiatives targeting the oil and gas industry.
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New Mexico State Senator Bill Sharer said Senate Bill 36, which was passed by Democrats, undermines federal law enforcement and prioritizes illegal immigrants over citizen safety. Sharer made these remarks in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 24, 2025.
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Craig Brandt, a New Mexico state senator, said that Senate Democrats rejected Senate Bill 286, which aimed to provide funding to help lower-income students access better educational opportunities.