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Revised tax package making late-night surge at the Capitol
A retooled package that includes several tax breaks sought by Gov. Susana Martinez was approved by a Senate committee tonight and could move quickly as the clock ticks towards tomorrow’s... Read more »
Breaking: Gov. vetoes ‘Breaking Bad’ bill
With less than 24 hours left in this year’s 60-day legislative session, Gov. Susan Martinez has struck down legislation aimed at expanding New Mexico’s film tax credit for qualifying TV... Read more »
UPDATED: Governor vows veto of minimum wage hike
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez plans to veto legislation that would increase the state minimum wage to $8.50 per hour, governor’s spokesman Enrique Knell said late Friday. The bill... Read more »
Updated: Rep. Lucky Varela ‘fine’ after hospitalization; expected back at Capitol tomorrow
House Democrats say State Rep. Luciano “Lucky” Varela is expected back at the Capitol tomorrow for the final hours of the legislative session after being hospitalized today. “He’s absolutely fine,”... Read more »
Senate panel votes 6-4 to approve gun show background check bill
With just 36 hours left in this year’s regular session, a high-profile bill aimed at curbing gun violence is still alive in the Legislature.
No tax cut deal as Legislature nears finish line
SANTA FE — The Democratic-controlled Legislature and Republican Gov. Susana Martinez have not reached a deal on possible tax cuts as lawmakers approach the finish line of the 60-day legislative... Read more »
Updated: Gov. Martinez to attend Pope Francis’ inaugural Mass
Gov. Susana Martinez will join a four-member U.S. delegation that will attend the celebratory Mass for Pope Francis next week, according to the White House. Other members of the delegation... Read more »
N.M. lawmakers approve crime records expungement
SANTA FE — People arrested but not convicted of a crime could have court and police records removed from public view under a proposal approved by New Mexico lawmakers. The... Read more »
Uranium cleanup bill gets nod
A bill to help to help New Mexico complete high priority uranium mine cleanup projects has cleared an initial hurdle in Washington. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich say their... Read more »
Lawmakers pass bill to up poaching penalties
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature has passed a bill to get tough on poachers. The House on a unanimous vote Thursday sent Gov. Susana Martinez the proposal to... Read more »
