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House committee rejects same-sex marriage measure
The House Voters and Elections Committee today defeated a proposal to change the state constitution to allow same-sex marriage. House Joint Resolution 3, sponsored by Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe,... Read more »
Senator aims to restore the straight-party voting option
SANTA FE — An effort to reinstate straight-party voting in New Mexico was given the go-ahead i ...
Racino tax credit could cost state $5.7M in revenue
A bill that would give the state's five racinos a $20,000 tax credit for each day of live hors ...
Domenici disclosure startling to many
Former Sen. Pete Domenici's disclosure that he fathered a secret child in the 1970s with the 24-year-old daughter of one of his Senate colleagues was a startling revelation to many in New Mexico.
-- Background: Ex-Sen. Domenici discloses son born in secrecy
House committee deadlocks on educators’ pension bill
SANTA FE — A bill aimed at shoring up New Mexico's public retirement system for teachers ...
N.M.-filmed TV shows may get bigger rebates
SANTA FE — Barring an unexpected plot twist, a measure known as the "Breaking Bad bill&# ...
Senate passes bill setting qualifications for Public Regulation Commission members
The Senate today passed its version of a bill setting qualifications for the five elected members of the Public Regulation Commission. The Legislature has to decide on qualifications during this... Read more »
‘Breaking Bad bill’ breezes through House on 64-0 vote
A proposal to expand New Mexico’s film rebate program for certain television shows is on its way to the Senate, after members of the House approved it by 64-0 vote... Read more »
Use of permanent fund for early childhood ed passed by Sen. committee
SANTA FE — A proposed constitutional amendment to increase distributions from the state Land Grant Permanent Fund to afford expanded early childhood education programs passed the Senate Rules committee today... Read more »
