Senate News & Op-Eds
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Opportunity Scholarship Act Passes Senate
This measure will ensure that all tuition and fees are fully covered for any New Mexico student enrolled at a public college or university working toward a training certificate, associate degree or bachelor’s degree.
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Comprehensive Tax Package Passes Senate Committee
This package will bring much-needed tax relief to New Mexico’s families and businesses and put money back into the state’s economy.
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Measure Providing Permanent Funding Source for Affordable Housing Passes Senate
Today, Senate Bill 134: New Mexico Housing Trust Fund, successfully passed the Senate, receiving wide bipartisan support (37-3).
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New Mexico Senate Passes Measure Boosting Teacher Pay
A key priority for the Senate Majority Caucus and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Senate Bill 1 raises the minimum salary for licensed teachers by an average of 20%, as well as increases statutory minimum salaries for principals and assistant principals.
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Measure Providing Permanent Funding Source for Affordable Housing Passes Finance Committee
Today, Senate Bill 134: New Mexico Housing Trust Fund, successfully passed the Senate Finance Committee, receiving bipartisan support (7-2). This legislation would provide a dedicated funding source for the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund.