Senator Ryan Fights For Tougher Regulaitons For Adoption Agencies Coming Into New Mexico
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 05, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 05, 2012
 Sen. John Ryan's bill sets to set tougher regulations of out-of-state adoption facilitators in order to protect both adoptive and biologocal parents. Log in to Download
The Countdown To The End: Final Two Week Report
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 05, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 05, 2012
With the two week mark lawmakers are feeling the pressure to get more accomplished in these dwindling days. S=Republican Sentator John Ryan gives NMNN his take. Log in to Download
Governor Martinez: More Funding for Tribal Infrastructure
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 05, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 05, 2012
 Governor Martinez announced that there will be more funding for tribal infrustructure, during her speech on Friday at the Legislature. Log in to Download
Senator Morales on $500,000 for Reading Initiative
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 05, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 05, 2012
Senator Howie Morales talked about Senate Bill 270 during an interview on Friday at the legislature. Log in to Download
Breaking Bad Star Steven Micheal Quezada Talks About N.M. Film Incentive Programs
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 02, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 02, 2012
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Governor Martinez Launches New Media Campaign
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 02, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 02, 2012
Governor Susana Martinez announced a new media campain on Thursday, that will be aimed at stoping drug use among New Mexico youth. Log in to Download
Bill to limit double dipping dies
Milan Simonich, Texas-New Mexico Newspapers
Las Cruces, Feb 01, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 01, 2012
SANTA FE - A move to prevent public employees from collecting their salary and a legislative stipend at the same time failed Tuesday, stopped in its tracks by a group of Democrats. The proposal, by Rep. James Smith, R-Sandia Park, was aimed at teachers, school administrators and others on the public payroll who also serve in the Legislature. Some of them collect their public paychecks as well as $153 in daily expense money while serving in the Legislature. Log in to Download
House Democrats Push For Additional Funding For Drug Courts
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 01, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 01, 2012
New Meexico House Democrats strive to help struggling drug court by extracting from state liquor excise tax. Log in to Download
Representative Trujillo on HB 258
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 01, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 01, 2012
Representative Jim Trujillo outlined the details of House Bill 258 during an interview on Wednesday at the Legislature. Log in to Download
Senator Griego Rallies Support for Repeal of Film Cap
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Feb 01, 2012
Legislative Update, Feb 01, 2012
Senator Phil Griego rallied for support of Senate Bill 168 during a press conference on Wednesday at the State Legislature. Log in to Download
UNM Students Advocate For Student Issues At The Roundhouse
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 31, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 31, 2012
UNM Day at the State Legislature highlighted issues concerning college students around the state. Log in to Download
Lawmakers Work To Help New Mexicans Avoid Foreclosure
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe , Jan 30, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 30, 2012
Senator Gerald Ortiz y Pino says he along with two other senators are dropping bills to try to help homeowners. Log in to Download
Rep. David Chavez Drops Bill To Define Marriage
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe , Jan 29, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 29, 2012
Republican Representative David Chavez is carrying a bill to define marriage in the state of New Mexico, if passed the issue will be brought to voters in this years election. Log in to Download
Rep. Miguel Garcia on Democratic Drivers License Bill
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 28, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 28, 2012
Representative Miguel Garcia talked about the democratic amendments made to Governor Martinez's drivers licence bill, during an interview on Friday. Log in to Download
Rep. Eleanor Chavez on Internet Sales Tax Bill
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 28, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 28, 2012
Representative Eleanor Chavez detailed her proposed bill during an interview on Friday at the State Legislatrue, that will allow the state to collet taxes on internet sales. Log in to Download
Republicans and Democrats Working For Harsher Penailties For Child Abusers In New Mexico
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 26, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 26, 2012
Lawmakers are working acorss party lines to help the children of New Mexico. Log in to Download
Senators Rally for Primary Healthcare Funds
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012
Majority Whip Mary Jane Garcia and Senator Sue Wilson Beffort spoke during a press confrernce on Wednesday at the Capitol to rally for more funds for primary health facilities. Log in to Download
House Dems Introduce Driver's License Compromise Bill
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012
Rep. Bill O'Neill introduced a compromise bill to the Gov. Martinez's never ending battle to repal driver's licences for foreign nationals. Log in to Download
Representative Gentry Proposes Anti-Corruption Bills
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 25, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 25, 2012
Representative Nate Gentry outlined the details of his proposed anti-corruption bills during an interview on Wednsday, in the wake of Govenor Martine'z call to action. Log in to Download
New Mexico's Museums Among The Nations Best
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 24, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 24, 2012
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New Mexico College Grads Could See Spike in Employment With Proposal of New Bill
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 23, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 23, 2012
Lawmakers are attempting to keep the states best and brightest from leaving after graduation. Senator Tim Keller is sponsering a bill (SB 16) that will allow for a $5,000 tax credit for businesses that hire New Mexico graduates. Log in to Download
Gov. Martinez Seeks To End Corruption in State Politics
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe , Jan 22, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 22, 2012
Governor Martinez is supporting a bill that would allow a two year cooling off period for lawmakers after leaving their posts and entering the private sector. Log in to Download
Commissioner Lujan Grisham In Support Of Senior Citizens
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 20, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 20, 2012
Commissioner Michelle Lujan Grisham spoke during a press confernce on Friday at the Capitol during Senior Day at the Legislature, to advocate for more funding for senior services. Log in to Download
House Majority Leader Reacts To Lujan's Battle with Cancer
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 18, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 18, 2012
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House Majority Leader Rebuttal to Governors State of the State
Sofia Sanchez NMBA Staff, NMBA
Santa Fe , Jan 18, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 18, 2012
House Majority Leader Ken Martinez says that Gov. Martinez's claim to the states financial success is not just the work of her office and Republican leaders,but rather Democrats. Log in to Download
Las Colonias Day at the Capitol
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
, Jan 18, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 18, 2012
Las Colonias Day was celebrated at the State Legislature on Wednsday as guest speakers gathered for a press conference calling for more funding for infrastructure in colonia communities throughout New Mexico. Log in to Download
Senate Has Different Idea of Education Reform
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
, Jan 18, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 18, 2012
Majority Whip Mary Jane Garcia proposes a diffent approch from Governor Martinez to education reform during an interview on Wednsday. Log in to Download
Opening Day of The Fiftieth State Legislature
Antonia Aguilar, NMBA
Santa Fe, Jan 17, 2012
Legislative Update, Jan 17, 2012
Tuesday began the fiftieth State legislative session that introduced an unexpected announcement by Speaker of the House Ben Lujan, and opening words of Governor Martinez's State of the State address were interupted by occupy protestors. Log in to Download
Special Session Wrap Up
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 25, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 25, 2011
New Mexico's Special Session adjourned on Saturday. Majority Leader Senator Michael Sanchez gives NMNN his thoughts. Log in to Download
Competitiveness in Redistricting Proposals Being Questioned
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 22, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 22, 2011
Republicans say that Democrats are taking away competitiveness with their redistricting maps, taking advantage of their majority in the House and Senate. Representative Eliseo Alcon says that the constitutional duty of redistricting calls for representing every New Mexican fairly according to the census.
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Democratic-Backed Redistricting Plan Moves Along in Special Session
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 21, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 21, 2011
Republican Sen. Carroll Leavell says that the democratic-backed map that made it through the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday is playing too much on politics. Log in to Download
Senate Passes Proposals for PRC and Congressional Districts
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 20, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 20, 2011
The Senate passed maps for both the Public Regulations Commission and Congressional districts on Monday. Log in to Download
S.N.A.P and Medicaid Funding Passes Through a Bipartisan House
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 19, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 19, 2011
Lawmakers in the House approved legislation over the weekend to restore the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and for Medicaid expenses.Log in to Download
Senator Says 'No Compromise Coming From Fourth Floor'
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 17, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 17, 2011
Senator John Sapien says that Governor Martinez leaves little room for compromise on many bills. Log in to Download
Lawmakers Agree Capital Outlay Must Get Done In Special Session
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 15, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 15, 2011
 Many lawmakers agree that the $200 million dollar Capital Outlay bill will and needs to get done during the Special Session, Senator Greg Ortiz y Pino says why. Log in to Download
Unemployment Fund Fix, Cut To Take-Home Pay Could Be Extended
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 14, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 14, 2011
Gov. Martinez is proposing to fix the state's unemployment fund by extending a temporary decrease in take-home pay for state workers and teachers. Log in to Download
Slow Start at One Week Mark for New Mexico State Legislature
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 13, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 13, 2011
Lawmakers are now at the one week mark and It seems more finger pointing rather then work is happening in the Roundhouse. Log in to Download
High-Wage Jobs Credit Debate Heats Up
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe, Sep 12, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 12, 2011
The high-wage jobs credit, which was vetoed by Gov. Martinez in the regular session is making an appearance at the special session. Sen.Ortiz y Pino and many other lawmakers are against giving businesses like Hewlett Packard a tax break.
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Governor Martinez Seeks to Consolidate Multiple State Agencies
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 09, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 09, 2011
Gov. Martinez wants to save the state money by consolidating six state agencies. However, many are opposed to the idea. Log in to Download
Debate Over Driver's Licenses for Illegal Immigrants Continues
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 08, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 08, 2011
The debate of driver's licenses for illegal immigrants continued this week in Santa Fe. Protestors that oppose the repeal stormed the Capitol, as Tea Party members stood in support of Gov. Martinez. Log in to Download
Subcommittee to Oversee Block's Impeachment
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 07, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 07, 2011
Rep. Ray Begaye tells NMNN that Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr.should resign before causing anymore trouble for himself. Log in to Download
Special Session Start-Up
Sofia Sanchez
Santa Fe , Sep 06, 2011
Legislative Update, Sep 06, 2011
The New Mexico State Legislature opened their 2011 special session Tuesday. Democrat Representative Brian Egolf explains that this session's priority should be redistricting. Log in to Download
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