NMBC Fights for Businesses at the New Mexico Supreme Court

Has Governor Lujan Grisham exceeded her emergency authority by levying excessive fines on businesses? New Mexico Business Coalition believes the answer to that question is 'YES.' In the first weeks…

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New NM laws in effect as of July 1

On July 1st a slew of new laws took effect in NM, 90 days after the Governor signed off on them following the end of the regular legislative session. The…

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Read more about the article How your congressional delegates voted
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How your congressional delegates voted

For the week ending June 26thESTABLISHING GROUND RULES FOR POLICE: The House on June 25 passed, 236 for and 181 against, a Democratic sponsored bill (HR 7120) that would set…

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Read more about the article How your Congressional Delegates voted
The United States Capitol Building, the seat of Congress, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

How your Congressional Delegates voted

For the week ending June 19thREPAIRING NATIONAL PARKS, FUNDING PUBLIC LANDS: Voting 73 for and 25 against, the Senate on June 17 passed a bill (HR 1957) that would authorize…

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Legislators moving fast on business legislation, but you can help

Since the pandemic shutdown began in March, NMBC has been working determinedly to help the state, it's businesses and employees in every way possible get back on their feet. Whether…

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State Legislative Special Session begins on Thursday

This week state legislators will return to the capital for a special (closed door) legislative session to address pressing issues facing the New Mexico, namely the massive $2 billion hole…

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How your congressional delegates voted

For the week ending March 14th RENEWING SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY FOR FIVE YEARS: Voting 278 for and 136 against, the House on March 11 approved a five-year extension (HR 6172) of three…

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Read more about the article Governor Lujan Grisham open to idea of salaries for NM legislators
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Governor Lujan Grisham open to idea of salaries for NM legislators

In a new conference held shortly after the end of the 2020 legislative session, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sounded interested in the possibility of paying legislators a standard salary for…

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That’s a wrap! The 2020 legislative session concludes

Legislators in both the House and Senate adjourned sine die at noon on Thursday, bringing the 2020 legislative session to a close. This year's legislative session was contentious at times, but…

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Read more about the article Gas tax bill defeated in huge win for New Mexicans
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Gas tax bill defeated in huge win for New Mexicans

A bill that would have raised the state’s gasoline tax from ¢.17 per gallon to ¢.47 per gallon was tabled in the House Appropriations and Finance Committee Monday evening with…

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