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Sen. Brantley on cell tower bill SB51: It will 'improve the lives and safety of all New Mexicans in the borderlands'
Crystal Brantley, State Senator for New Mexico's District 35, announced her bill aimed at expanding telecommunications infrastructure to enhance public safety and connectivity in the state's border counties.
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Sen. Steinborn on Medical Psilocybin Act: 'new hope for those in need'
New Mexico State Senator Jeff Steinborn introduced the Medical Psilocybin Act on January 30, aiming to create a regulated program for psilocybin use to expand treatment options for those facing mental health challenges.
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Sen. Brandt on new Education Bill: It 'will provide incredible opportunities to our state’s poorest students'
Senator Craig Brandt of New Mexico's 40th District announced a new education bill intended to expand opportunities for low-income students by allowing them to choose schools that best meet their needs.
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New Mexico Senate Republicans announce tip line for public concerns
New Mexico Senate Republicans have launched an email tip line for residents to report concerns related to public safety and government accountability.
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Sen. Sharer on Treasurers veteran remarks: She should 'issue a public apology for her offensive comments'
Bill Sharer, a New Mexico District 1 Senator, has called for State Treasurer Laura Montoya to issue a public apology for remarks she made about Senator Jay Block.
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Sen. Brantley on phone-free schools: 'we not only can improve educational outcomes but student’s mental health'
Crystal Brantley, a New Mexico State Senator representing District 35, said that Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) will enhance education and student mental health by providing grants to schools adopting phone-free policies.
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Sen. Brantley on new border security bills: 'Border security is public safety'
Crystal Brantley, Senator for New Mexico District 35, said that border security is a public safety requirement and emphasized that if borders are not secure, the entire state feels the effects.
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NM senator Mimi Stewart: 'Clear Horizons Act' aims for 45% emissions reduction by 2030
New Mexico state Senator Mimi Stewart introduced the Clear Horizons Act, a comprehensive climate bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Sen. Brandt on Shooting Threat Bill: 'no reason why we should treat a shooting threat as any less serious than a bomb threat'
Senator Craig Brandt has reintroduced a bill to escalate the penalties for shooting threats, classifying them as felonies.
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Senator Muñoz on LFC Budget: 'Fiscal restraint has been critical'
George Muñoz, a New Mexico State Senator, emphasized the importance of fiscal restraint in transforming recent revenue growth into sustainable funding for state services.
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Senator Woods on LFC Budget: 'Throwing money at problems has not generated positive outcomes'
Senator Pat Woods expressed concerns regarding the Legislative Finance Committee's (LFC) Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget recommendation, highlighting the need for measurable goals, targeted expenditures, and increased accountability for taxpayer...
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OPINION: Ready or not, here we go
The Legislature will convene January 21st at twelve noon, which is the third Tuesday of January as required by law.
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Sen. Brantley: 'all plans, no action' in CYFD budget request
Senator Crystal Brantley said that the Children, Youth, and Families Department's (CYFD) request for a 6.1% budget increase lacks reform and collaboration.
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Rep.-Elect Dow: 'I will fight for young girls & women to maintain single sex spaces'
Representative-elect Rebecca Dow has pledged to advocate for single-sex spaces to protect women and girls as part of her priorities for the 2025 legislative session.
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Rep. Block: Sen. Heinrich 'hates giving kids the opportunity to attend charter schools'
Rep. John Block has criticized Sen.
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Sen-Elect Block: NM Democrats' opposition to Trump's immigration plans 'will not stand'
State Senator-elect Jay Block of New Mexico's District 12 has expressed strong opposition to the Democratic resistance against President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration plans.