The Second Session of the 57th Legislature
BlueSky Profile
News & Important Updates
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Lower drug prices would help N.M. taxpayers
Lower drug prices would help N.M. taxpayers March 13, 2017 By Senator Jeff Steinborn As New Mexico struggles to cope with declining tax revenues and cuts to classrooms and health…
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Senate Passes Bill with Bipartisan Support to Help Firefighters with PTSD
Senate Passes Bill with Bipartisan Support to Help Firefighters with PTSD (Santa Fe, NM) – With strong bipartisan agreement, the New Mexico Senate today passed legislation, HB 157, by a…
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Yet Again, Governor Martinez Vetoes Job-Creating Hemp Bill Without Explanation
Today, without explanation, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 6, legislation which would have created jobs and capitalized on the $600 million industrial hemp industry. The bill was narrowly tailored by…
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Senate Passes Fiscally Responsible Budget & Revenue Package
Together Would Prevent Dangerous Cuts to Public Education & Protect State’s Bond Rating Santa Fe, NM – The Senate today passed the 2018 Fiscal Year 2018 budget and a package…
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Governor Continues to Show Contempt for Education Professionals Through Vetoes
Santa Fe, NM – Today, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed Senate Bill 200 by Senator John Sapien which would have encouraged licensed school professionals, such as counselors and school administrators, to…