capitol reports
2021 Capitol Report March 5
INTRO: The New Mexico Senate has approved a bill establishing a new state office to develop internet infrastructure to serve New Mexicans. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q Std — It’s
2021 Capitol Report, March 4
Intro: One week from Sunday, New Mexico and many other states will officially change the time of day, as Daylight Savings Time will resume at two-a.m. on March 14th. But as Tom Trowbridge reports from
2021 Capitol Report, March 3
Intro: A bill that would lower the maximum annual interest rate of small loans in New Mexico from the current 175-percent to 36-percent is moving forward at the Roundhouse. Tom Trowbridge reports from Santa Fe:
2021 Capitol Report, March 2
Intro: At the Roundhouse Monday, State Senators approved a supplemental revenue package to augment New Mexico’s general fund budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. Tom Trowbridge reports from Santa Fe: Runs 1:29
2021 Capitol Report, March 1, 2021
Intro: Members of a New Mexico Legislative Committee held a lengthy meeting Saturday to discuss three cannabis legalization bills put forward by Senators. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:29 Q: Std –
2021 Capitol Report, February 26
INTRO: An ongoing dispute over security at the New Mexico State Capitol Building simmered as state lawmakers recessed for the weekend. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: Std – ((Script)): Since before
2021 Capitol Update, February 25
Intro: A bill legalizing the recreational use of cannabis in New Mexico is one step closer to House approval today. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: Std – ((Script)): The New Mexico
2021 Capitol Report, February 24
INTRO: New Mexico restaurants and bars are expected to get a boost from a tax-bill that’s advancing at the Roundhouse. Tom Trowbridge reports from Santa Fe: Runs 1:30 Q: Std – ((Script)): After hours of
2021 Capitol Report, February 23
INTRO: At the Roundhouse, progress has been made on one of the Legislature’s primary tasks this 60-day session: Adoption of the state budget, or the “General Appropriations Act.” Tom Trowbridge reports: Runs 1:30 Q: Std
2021 Capitol Report, February 22
INTRO: A key New Mexico State Senate Committee over the weekend approved a bill that would phase-in an increase in the tax you pay at the pump. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs
2021 Capitol Report, February 19
INTRO: With the 2021 New Mexico Legislative session at its halfway point, Democratic House Speaker Brian Egolf reflected on what’s been a very unusual gathering of state lawmakers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom
2021 Capitol Report, February 18
INTRO: In bi-partisan fashion this week, members of the New Mexico State Senate approved Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s appointee to serve as Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services. Tom Trowbridge reports from
2021 Capitol Report, February 17
Intro: The New Mexico State Senate is the next stop for a controversial bill that seeks to protect New Mexican’s civil rights. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:30 Q: Std
2021 Capitol Report, February 16
INTRO: On the heels of last week’s dismissal by the New Mexico Supreme Court of a lawsuit by State House Republicans that charged the chamber’s Democratic majority of restricting public participation, Democrats pointed to record-setting
2021 Capitol Report, February 15
INTRO: In recent decades at the Roundhouse. There’s been a significant difference between lawmakers who represent rural districts versus those who represent urban areas. Now the matter is the subject of a proposed constitutional amendment
2021 Capitol Report, February 12
INTRO: After hours of testimony, New Mexico State Senators on Thursday approved a controversial bill on abortion. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:29 Q: std ((Script)): Senate Bill Ten, the Respect New
2021 Capitol Report, February 11
INTRO: A bill seeking to provide high-speed internet access across New Mexico passed the House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee this week with strong bi-partisan support. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs
Capitol Report, February 10, 2021
Intro: At the Roundhouse this week, a key Senate Committee considered a bill that would regulate the use of water by the energy industry. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Capitol: Runs Q: Std ((Script)): At
2021 Capitol Report, February 9
Intro: A years-long effort to get a proposal to voters to fund early-childhood education in New Mexico via a constitutional amendment advanced Monday at the Roundhouse. Tom Trowbridge reports from Santa Fe: Runs 1:28 Q:
2021 Capitol Report, February 8, 2021
INTRO: Legislation seeking to lower interest rates on so-called “payday” loans and requiring a consumer finance course in New Mexico has been introduced at the State Capitol. Tom Trowbridge reports from the Roundhouse: Runs 1:29
