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New Mexico House Republicans say malpractice laws favor trial lawyers over patients
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New Mexico House Republicans have raised concerns about the state's medical malpractice laws, claiming they drive doctors out of New Mexico and benefit trial lawyers more than patients.


Rep. Lord on failed malpractice reform: 'Can't find a doctor? Blame a Democrat'
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Stefani Lord, a representative of the New Mexico House, said that Democrats blocked a bill intended to address malpractice laws that are increasing insurance costs for clinics.


Former Senate candidate Domenici on doctor shortages: 'New Mexico is losing doctors at an alarming rate'
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Nella Domenici, a former candidate for the New Mexico Senate, has expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system.


Santa Fe convenes task force on health care access and malpractice reform
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The city of Santa Fe has announced the formation of a task force to address healthcare accessibility and medical malpractice reform.


New Mexico House Republicans renew call for tort reform amid doctor shortages
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The New Mexico House Republicans have renewed their calls for medical malpractice reform, alleging that Democratic leaders are obstructing necessary changes as doctors exit the state and patients encounter extended wait times.


New Mexico resident on healthcare crisis: 'NM lawmakers prioritize trial lawyers over the health of its citizens'
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Cody, a New Mexico resident who posts as @Designed2Think on X, has expressed concerns that state leaders have failed to protect patients and healthcare providers amid a growing malpractice insurance crisis.


Otero County Cattlemen’s Assoc. president on forest policy: 'We strongly encourage that the Roadless Rule be completely rescinded'
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Darrell Brown, president of the Otero County Cattlemen’s Association, has called for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to end the Roadless Rule, citing negative impacts on forest conditions and local economies.


State Rep. Block: Gov. Grisham's special session 'is a waste of time and money'
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John Block, a state representative for New Mexico, has called on the governor to cancel an upcoming special session, citing concerns over wasted time and taxpayer resources.


State Rep. Lord on special session: ‘New Mexicans deserve better. We’re not giving up'
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State Representative Stefani Lord of New Mexico has expressed concerns regarding the prioritization of funding items by Democrats while GOP bills were reportedly sidelined.


State Sen. Block: Instead of addressing the 'state's most pressing issues, Democrats expanded the Governor's power to mandate vaccinations'
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State Senator Jay Block of New Mexico has criticized the recent special session, claiming it was used by Democrats to expand executive vaccine authority and increase abortion funding.


State Sen. Thornton on medical malpractice: 'Trial attorneys are refusing to do the right thing for the people of New Mexico'
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State Senator Ant Thornton of New Mexico has raised concerns about the state's medical malpractice liability rules, suggesting they are contributing to a shortage of doctors and delaying patient care.


Sen. Thornton on malpractice reform: 'New Mexico has become a money haven for trial attorneys to litigate cases’
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Ant Thornton, a state senator, said that New Mexico’s current liability climate inflates premiums and claim volumes and should be rebalanced to keep doctors practicing in the state.


Sen. Block on healthcare shortage: 'New Mexico is bleeding doctors'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, has highlighted the increasing costs of malpractice insurance and legal judgments as factors exacerbating the state's doctor shortage.


Sen. Block on Jimmy Kimmel suspension: 'Government has no business punishing speech'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, has expressed concerns over government actions that may infringe on free speech.


Rep. Lord calls for Gov. Grisham's impeachment: 'She should actually read the Constitution before swearing an oath to it'
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Stefani Lord, a House Representative from New Mexico, has reiterated her calls for the impeachment of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.


Rep. Lord: Impeach Gov. Grisham 'after she unconstitutionally suspended Second Amendment rights in 2023'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that she and Representative John Block have sought to impeach Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for actions they deem unconstitutional, including her 2023 suspension of gun rights.


Rep. Dow: Gov. Grisham blocked '1st amendment religious rights to attend church or even gather in a park for months on end'
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Rebecca Dow, a House representative from New Mexico, has criticized Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for allegedly undermining constitutional rights during the pandemic and questioned her credibility on crime policy.


Rep. Lord: Democrats killed legislation that would 'fix a medical malpractice bill'
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Stefani Lord, a house representative from New Mexico, said that Democrats have blocked reforms to a medical malpractice law, resulting in doctors losing insurance and clinics facing closure.


Sen. Block: 'Approx. 100,000 unqualified people received Medicaid benefits in New Mexico'
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Jay Block, a senator from New Mexico, said that approximately 100,000 unqualified individuals received Medicaid benefits in the state as recently as 2023.


Rep. Block: 'New Mexico’s broken medical malpractice laws are killing rural health care'
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John Block, a House representative from New Mexico, has raised concerns over rising malpractice insurance costs, which he claims are forcing rural hospitals to lose doctors and threatening access to care.