Senate News & Op-Eds

• 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

• AG’s Opinion Says Sandoval ‘Right to Work’ Measure Illegal, Hurts Crime Deterrence

  AG. Shendo – Sandoval County Right to Work Ordinance 1.18.18 Link above to AG’s opinion NEW MEXICO SENATOR BENNY SHENDO  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sen. Shendo at 505-986-4882 January 18,…

  January 18, 2018