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State Rep. Chavez: HB 8 fails to address rising crime rates, 'we haven’t acted soon enough'
Nicole Chavez, New Mexico State Representative for District 31, expressed concerns over House Bill (HB) 8, stating it fails to effectively address rising crime rates.
State Rep. Martinez on HB 8 crime package: It’s 'nothing but smoke and mirrors'
Alan Martinez, the representative for New Mexico's District 23, criticized the Democrat-led crime package, House Bill (HB) 8, as "nothing but smoke and mirrors" and called for real public safety solutions to address rising violent crime.
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House Bill 11 advances amid concerns from Albuquerque Chamber
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Moments ago, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 6-5 to advance House Bill 11 to the House floor.
Chamber of Commerce VP on economic development: 'SB 169 is all about increasing the number of sites ready for business development'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
D’Val Westphal, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs for the Chamber of Commerce, said that SB 169 aims to accelerate the preparation of sites for business development to enhance New Mexico’s competitiveness.
Albuquerque Chamber CEO on HB 259’s climate tech funding through fee hikes: 'Fee and fine increases are pretty staggering'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
Terri Cole, President and CEO of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, expressed opposition to House Bill 259 (HB 259), questioning the justification for proposed fee and fine increases related to climate technology.
Local group seeks halt on River Mile 163 Project amid environmental concerns
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The Valencia Water Watchers have raised concerns about the ongoing work on the River Mile 163 Project along a section of the Rio Grande Bosque near Los Lunas.
Senate Finance Committee advances community benefit fund bills
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The Senate Finance Committee has advanced the Community Benefit Fund initiative, composed of Senate Bills 48 and 49.
NMFA announces disapproval of committee vote to table HB 185
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 20, 2025
The New Mexico Freedoms Alliance (NMFA) has expressed its disapproval of the New Mexico House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee's decision to table House Bill 185, which sought to ensure single-sex participation in women’s and girls’ sports.
State Sen. Thornton on Rep. Stansbury's inflation comments: 'Let’s follow the money trail and see where it takes us'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Anthony "Ant" Thornton expressed skepticism regarding U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury's remarks on inflation and the GOP's debt ceiling plan.
State Rep. Dow: HB 225 tax credit for foster parents was an 'approach to support' families across the state
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
Rebecca Dow, New Mexico State Representative for District 38, said that Democrats tabled House Bill 225 (HB 225), a tax credit initiative aimed at supporting foster parents.
State Rep. Lord on House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee: The 'mistreatment and disregard of decorum needs to stop!'
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico State Representative Stefani Lord, representing House District 22, has accused the Chair of the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, Joanne Ferrary, of mistreating committee members.
Black History Month celebrates past and present contributions of Black labor leaders
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of Black labor leaders and union members.
New Mexico Senate committee advances key economic development bills
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee has advanced two significant bills aimed at enhancing New Mexico's economic development.
New Mexico debates SB4's impact on economy amid emission reduction efforts
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
On February 2nd, the Santa Fe New Mexican published an op-ed in response to the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association's (NMOGA) promotion of findings by S&P Global Commodity Insight.
Paid family medical leave bill moves forward in New Mexico legislature
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee has advanced House Bill 11 to the House floor with a narrow vote of 6-5.
New Mexico Senate passes act to modernize parole board system
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
The New Mexico State Senate has passed the New Mexico Parole Board Modernization Act (SB 17) unanimously, aiming to update the state's parole system for the first time since 1980.
New Mexico House Republicans announce Democrats vote against crime package
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans announced that House Democrats voted against a Republican-backed crime package introduced on the House floor.
New Mexico House Republicans announce Democrats tabled HB225 foster parent tax credit
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 19, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans announced that Democrats voted to table House Bill 225 (HB225), which proposed a $100-per-week tax credit for foster parents.
New Mexico House Republicans announce opposition to HB8 crime package
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico House Republicans have announced their opposition and disappointment with House Bill 8 (HB8), a substituted crime package, during a recent House Judiciary Committee meeting.
New Mexico Senate Republicans announces senate bill 258 progress despite efforts to amend
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 18, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans announced that Senate Bill 258 advanced in the Senate Education Committee on a party-line vote, despite efforts to amend it to exclude gender identity instruction.
