Read more about the article Legislators use of tax dollars now publicly disclosed
gbs021919p/STATE -- A care is stopped at the portable traffic light signal on New Mexico Highway 82 east of Artesia which is under construction on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.(Greg Sorber/Albuquerque Journal)

Legislators use of tax dollars now publicly disclosed

After years of secrecy, and obfuscated efforts to keep it that way, legislators capital outlay spending will now be publicly disclosed for New Mexicans to review. Representative Matthew McQueen of…

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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 April 16th EQUAL PAY FOR WOMEN: Voting 217 for and 210 against, the House on April 15 passed a bill (HR 7) to tighten current federal…

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Governor signs paid sick leave bill

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…

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Governor signs tax and redistricting bills

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…

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Read more about the article 2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up
em123020a/legislature/Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Roundhouse will be closed to the public during the 2021 Legislative Session. Photo shot Wednesday December 30, 2020. (Eddie Moore/Albuquerque Journal)

2021 Legislative Session Wrap Up

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…

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Call To Action: Veto job killing bills

The Governor needs encouragement to VETO job killing legislation and SIGN a couple of bills that would be good for our state. The Legislative Session was tough on businesses this…

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Legislative Session update 3/19/2021

Today is the last full day of the legislative session. It's down to the wire for many critical bills and last minute changes or submissions from legislators, making it anyone's…

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Legislative Session Update 3/17/2021

HB 148 Unemployment Contribution Rate Change, Rep. Chandler, was tabled in House Appropriations. This was a great win for New Mexico Businesses. This bill was the latest attempt to place the responsibility…

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