State Legislators push back on Gov’s UI veto
New Mexico's lawmakers are pushing back on the Governor's decision to veto the use of federal aid intended to replenish the unemployment insurance (UI) fund. Before approving the state budget…
New Mexico's lawmakers are pushing back on the Governor's decision to veto the use of federal aid intended to replenish the unemployment insurance (UI) fund. Before approving the state budget…
Governor Lujan Grisham used her line item veto authority to remove $600 million in federal aid from the state budget. This money was earmarked specifically for replenishing the Unemployment Insurance…
The highly contentious bill to further tap into the state's Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF) passed the House and Senate after years of failed attempts. HJR 1 Permanent Fund for…
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed HB 2, The General Appropriations Act, on Friday which will provide $7.4 billion for New Mexico's 2022 fiscal year budget. Normally this would be another…
As of Friday evening the Governor has signed 158 bills and vetoed 17 others. Some of the bills rejected by the Governor include SB 375 which would have provided additional…
The Governor continues her slow roll of signing off on bills passed during the Legislative Session. On Thursday Governor Lujan Grisham signed 10 bills into law including the very contentious…
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham had another bill signing spree yesterday as the Friday deadline for regular session bills gets closer. One of the bills of note from yesterday's action was…
Weeks after the conclusion of the regular legislative session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is finally breaking out her pen to sign a handful of bills into law. Many of the…
Rob Black, the president and CEO of the New Mexico Chamber of Commerce, spoke with the Albuquerque Journal this week to address the state of NM businesses. “We were, and…
The Legislative Session has concluded after a 60 day marathon of new and recycled bills, impassioned testimonies, committee meetings and vigorous debate. Lawmakers submitted over 900 pieces of legislation for…