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By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2025
The New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) announced that on February 24, the New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 242, which requires teacher licensing candidates to demonstrate proficiency in structured literacy and reading science.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
New Mexico State Senator Ant Thornton has voiced his opinion on the recent passage of House Bill 8, which introduces stricter penalties for offenses such as fentanyl possession and auto theft.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Rebecca Dow, a representative for New Mexico's 38th District, said that if Louisiana and Mississippi can improve their educational outcomes, New Mexico can too.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
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.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Mimi Stewart, a New Mexico state senator, expressed concern over the Senate Finance Committee's decision to table the Clear Horizons Act with a 6-5 vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
Legislation to increase the maximum royalty rates for prime oil and gas land in New Mexico is advancing to the House following approval by the Senate with a 21-15 vote.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
The New Mexico Senate has passed Senate Bill 48, known as the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), aimed at investing in local projects and fostering resilient communities.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 25, 2025
The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) has expressed concerns over the potential impact of underfunding in the House budget proposal on child welfare services.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Senator Anthony Thornton, representing New Mexico's Senate District 19, has expressed concerns that the Nondisclosure of Sensitive Personal Information Act could face legal challenges from the Trump administration.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Peter Wirth, a New Mexico state senator, announced that the behavioral health bills aim to provide treatment options to divert repeat offenders from incarceration, supporting a broader public safety package.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Senator Joseph Cervantes announced that House Bill 8 expands treatment options for individuals with mental health issues to reduce recidivism and improve public safety.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
Senate Republican Leader Bill Sharer said that Democrats rejected all Republican efforts to strengthen a crime bill and improve public safety.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
The State Bar Center has announced that it will be closed on February 28, 2025.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
The Senate Finance Committee has decided to table Senate Bill 4, known as the "Clear Horizons" bill, with a narrow vote of 6-5.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 24, 2025
The New Mexico Association of Non-Public Schools (NMANS) announced that it hosted a legislative breakfast at the State Capitol on February 21, where non-public school leaders discussed legislation and engaged with lawmakers.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD) has announced its support for Senate Bill 42, which aims to address gaps in the state's system for supporting substance-exposed infants and families.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) has expressed its support for New Mexico's Senate Bill 163, which aims to safeguard the rights of Native students to wear Tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
The legislative session this week saw significant developments in several key areas, with both positive advancements and challenges ahead.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 23, 2025
New Mexico Senate Republicans announced they held a Senate floor hearing for House Bill 8, with amendments proposed by Republicans blocked by Senate Democrats.
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 22, 2025
The New Mexico legislature has passed a significant bill aimed at reforming behavioral healthcare and public safety measures, now awaiting the Governor's approval.
