Senate confirms governor's nominee for energy post
The Senate has confirmed John Bemis as secretary of the state Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.Comments
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House approves NM immigrant license repeal
House lawmakers have voted to repeal a state law that allows illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses.Comments
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Senate confirms Indian Affairs nominee
Indian Affairs Secretary Arthur Allison has won Senate confirmation despite questions raised over allegedly illegal cigarette sales at his family's store near Farmington on the Navajo Nation.Comments
House approves $5B state budget proposal
The House has approved a more than $5 billion budget that will boost take-home pay for educators and state workers.Comments
Students visit Roundhouse to talk pain caused by bullying
The House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation directing every school superintendent in the state to work with parents and entire communities on anti-bullying policies.
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Senate leaders warn of legislative logjam if budget bill not passed soon
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was no movement on the long-overdue budget bill at the state legislature Tuesday.
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NM Supreme Court hears redistricting appeal
The state Supreme Court has taken under consideration a dispute over revamping districts of the 70-member state House of Representatives.
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Senate endorses bill on sexual abuse lawsuits
Victims of childhood sexual abuse in New Mexico may have more time to bring a civil lawsuit under legislation approved by the Senate.Comments
Senate OKs bill for more contractor disclosure
Information about the employees of government contractors will become available to the public through a government web site under a proposal that has passed the Senate.Comments
NM lawmakers propose tax cuts for veterans
It was a big day at the state capitol for New Mexico veterans, who rallied with the governor for some of her pet projects to make their lives a little easier.
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New Mexico state budget a week overdue
The budget was scheduled, by law, to be voted on by last Tuesday in the state House of Representatives and then sent over to the state Senate.
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Lawmakers put off vote on Indian Affairs nominee
Gov. Susana Martinez's nominee to run the Indian Affairs Department is under scrutiny from lawmakers over possible illegal sales of cigarettes at a store operated by the cabinet secretary's family.Comments
Ceremony to honor veterans Monday at the Roundhouse
Veterans will be honored at the Roundhouse on Monday as part of Veteran/Military Day at the Legislature.> Lawmakers to consider tax cut for veterans
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Mother battles lobbyist over new prescription drug law
An Albuquerque mother is pushing a bill in the New Mexico Legislature to limit prescription pain medication, but she said her efforts are under attack from medical lobbyists.
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Lawmaker says driver's license repeal unlikely in 2012
Gov. Susana Martinez scored a victory Friday in her fight to ban illegal immigrants from obtaining driver’s licenses in New Mexico. But, some lawmakers say the repeal of the law is unlikely this year.
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House panel OKs bill to halt immigrant licenses
A House panel has approved a proposal backed by Republican Gov. Susana Martinez to stop driver's licenses for illegal immigrants in New Mexico.
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Senate confirms governor's budget agency leader
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Tom Clifford as secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
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Driver's license fight to resume Friday
Lawmakers are expected to make a crucial vote at the Roundhouse on Friday on driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants.
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Leaders to take part in Legislature's Indian day
Tribal leaders from pueblos and reservations around New Mexico are gathering at the State Capitol for the 25th annual American Indian Day at the Legislature.
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Gov. Martinez leads campaign against prescription pill abuse
Governor Susana Martinez is launching a new statewide campaign to fight New Mexico's growing epidemic of prescription narcotics abuse and heroin addiction.
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NM Chicano movement figure to make rare appearance
Reies Lopez Tijerina, a controversial figure from the Chicano Movement, is scheduled to make a rare appearance at one of many events honoring the anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signing.Comments
Senate OKs 3 NM state fair commissioners
The Senate has confirmed several of Gov. Susana Martinez's nominees to the State Fair Commission although the administration drew sharp criticism for its handling of a lease for a new fairgrounds casino.Comments
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Key panel approves Marcantel for Corrections Secretary
- Driver's license bill faces legislative test Wednesday
- Panel shelves legislative paycheck restriction
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NM legislative session reaches halfway point
- PRC overhaul moving quickly in Legislature
- Gov pulls fair commissioners from confirmation
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Lawmaker objects to corrections secretary nominee
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Bill proposes notification improvements for crime victims
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Albuquerque lawmaker wants judicial misconduct made public
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Democrats dust off blueprints for job creation in legislative session
- Legislature releases video of lawmaker's confrontation
- NM house panel ready to act on $5B budget
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Los Lunas lawmaker introduces definition of marriage proposal
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Legislators consider fireworks ban in times of emergency
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Gov. Martinez: I will not sign amended driver's license bill
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New Mexico Legislature rejects driver's license ban
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Homicide victim's family lobbying to change New Mexico statute of limitations law
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New Mexico driver's license debate intensifies
- Occupy protesters crash conservative legislative dinner
- House panel to consider immigrant license bill Thursday
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Martinez warns lawmakers concerned with film industry rebates
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Martinez wants to make construction costs tax deductible
- Methods for AP analysis of NM immigrant licenses
- AP: NM driver's license data points to fraud
- Spaceport lawsuit protection bill moves forward
- NM lawmakers get golf pass perks
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Immigrants and advocates protesting at the Roundhouse
- Governor signs bill to pay for legislative session
- Immigrant activists to protest at Capitol on Tuesday
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NM lawmakers focus on job creation in Tuesday's legislative sesion
- Film incentive debate back on session agenda
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Gov. Martinez to urge anti-corruption legislation
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3 days into session, legislators take a day off from legislature
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State lawmakers look to crackdown on metal thieves
- Roswell lawmaker wants voters to decide on death penalty
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Gov. Martinez earns a 'C' for her budget proposals
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New Mexico film subsidy debate heats up again
- Supreme Court to hear redistricting appeal Feb. 7
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New Mexico legislative session could cost taxpayers $5M
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More criticism for Gov's educational reform plans
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Grading the Governor: Martinez given 'C' on combating DWI
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NM lawmakers get to work on state Senate confirmations
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Bill proposed NM school districts to have own police departments
- House approves $5M for legislative session
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Grading the Governor: Martinez given 'C-' on improving public education
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Gov. Martinez on education: It's an investment in reform
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State police remove protesters from Roundhouse
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Text of State of the State Address
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NM House Speaker Lujan has lung cancer, will pass power
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Legislature convenes; Martinez delivers State of State Address
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'Occupy' protesters to greet NM lawmakers
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Grading the Governor: Martinez given ‘C’ for fighting public corruption
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Natural gas prices shake up legislature's 2013 proposed budget
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Grading the Governor: Martinez given 'C-' for job creation
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Eye on New Mexico looks at the upcoming 30-day legislative session
- NM immigrants prepare for another license fight
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Political action group calls for Skandera's resignation
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New Mexico lawmakers introduce education bill; governor's proposal expected soon
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Gov. Martinez to sell more planes
- NM's Public Regulation Commission looks at recommendations
- Compromise Senate redistricting plan offered
- Group wants Secretary of State to reveal names of foreign voters in NM
- Governor seeks $10M for job creation incentives
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NM lawmakers get head start on budget for legislative session
- Governor proposes $2M for law enforcement vehicles
- Governor's budget seeks $553K for primary election
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Dog owners fight over proposed pit bull legislation
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Williams Stapleton admitted racial slur was aimed at Gov. Martinez
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Tax cut tango; Gov. Martinez and Democrats wrangle over state budget
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Gov. Martinez includes business tax cuts in budget
- NM governor proposes tax cuts as part of budget
- Gov. to announce budget priorities Thursday
- Legislative budget proposes $250M increase
- NM Catholics plan anti-abortion rally in Santa Fe
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As Legislative session approaches, controversy looms
- Gov. Susana Martinez appoints Lisa Curtis to fill state senate seat
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State rep assailed for calling Gov. Martinez 'a Mexican'
