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Legislative Session Update 2/19/2021: Halfway through
February 19, 2021
The Legislative Session hit the halfway point yesterday. Legislators crammed in the last few
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Call to Action: Don’t let the legislature destroy New Mexico jobs!
February 17, 2021
HB 148 Unemployment Contribution Rate Change increases Unemployment Insurance (UI) rates by 200 – 300%
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Bill to limit Governor’s powers advances in Senate
February 16, 2021
Senate Bill 74, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Greg Baca, seeks to limit the
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Call to Action: Tell legislators ‘NO’ to recreational marijuana legalization
February 12, 2021
Senators will be hearing two legalization bills this Saturday at 10 AM! Take 30