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House votes 50-17 to approve ERB solvency fix
SANTA FE — A bill aimed at shoring up the cash-strapped public retirement system for teachers and other education workers took a big step forward today, with House members voting... Read more »
At the Roundhouse: Go Lobos
I’ll bet this place clears out early tonight. No. 14 Lobos versus San Diego State, 8:15 p.m. (CBS Sports Network. Comcast 274. DirectTV 613. Dish 158). That’s why. I’m not... Read more »
Compromise driver’s license bill tabled
SANTA FE — A compromise proposal on the controversial granting of New Mexico driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants was tabled at least temporarily in a House committee late Tuesday after... Read more »
Panel OKs reduced penalties for pot
A bill reducing the penalties for adults found with small amounts of marijuana got the go-ahead from ...
Limits on some political donations may be doubled
The Legislature is considering legislation to effectively double the limits on the amount someone can contribute to a candidate for most state and county offices.
Senate panel approves move to shore up state pension fund
SANTA FE - After several days of behind-the-scenes negotiations, scaled-back legislation aimed ...
Renewed effort on driver’s licenses tabled in House committee
SANTA FE — A new effort to change the state’s practice of issuing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants was tabled in committee late Tuesday after Democratic members charged the measure... Read more »
Revised PERA solvency bill passes key Senate hurdle
After lingering in the Senate Finance Committee for days, a bill aimed at shoring up the cash-strapped Public Employees Retirement Association was approved tonight on a 9-0 vote. Changes to... Read more »
House committee approves reduced marijuana penalties
A House committee has approved a bill to reduce penalties for marijuana possession. The Consumer and Public Affairs Committee endorsed the bill on a 3-2 vote. Sponsored by Albuquerque fire... Read more »
NM House shoots down coyote hunting contest bill
A bill that would prohibit coyote hunting contests in New Mexico was just voted down on the House floor, with House members voting 30-38 on the proposal. The legislation, House... Read more »
