Senate News & Op-Eds

• Senate Democrats are happy to join Senator Sander Rue in his effort to rein in governor’s discretionary fund

  Senate Democrats are happy to join Senator Sander Rue (R, District 23, Bernalillo) in his effort to pass SB 52, Create Governor’s Contingency Fund. The bill would shine light on…

  February 1, 2018

• University Regent Reform Passes Key Committee Unanimously

  University Regent Reform Passes Key Committee Unanimously Constitutional Amendment Would Establish Nominating Committees to Recommend Best Candidates for University Leadership Posts For Immediate Release: January 29, 2018 Contact: Senator Jeff…

  January 29, 2018

• Tobacco Tax Bill to Help Fund Classrooms Passes First Hurdle

  NEW MEXICO SENATE DEMOCRATS Tobacco Tax Bill to Help Fund Classrooms Passes First Hurdle (Santa Fe, NM) – Senator Howie Morales’ (D-28-Catron, Grant, & Socorro) bill to increase the excise…

  January 24, 2018

• Acting State Public Education Secretary Asked to Resign

  Lopez Letter to Ruszkowski Acting State Public Education Secretary Asked to Resign For immediate release Contact: Arnold Vigil, (505) 986-4882   SANTA FE — Senator Linda M. Lopez (District 11,…

  January 22, 2018

• State Senate Reappoints J. Paul Taylor to Museum Board of Regents

  J Paul Taylor appointment STATE SENATE REAPPOINTS J. PAUL TAYLOR TO MUSEUM BOARD OF REGENTS For Immediate Release The New Mexico State Senate on Thursday reappointed longtime and renowned legislator,…

  January 18, 2018