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Wave Of Mass Shootings Prompts Biden To Call Yet Again For Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON — There have been several mass shootings this week in the span of 72 hours across America.
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How New Mexico Child Care Workers Got The State To Invest In Their Industry
Merline Gallegos has long struggled to pay her workers the wages she believes they deserve and when the pandemic hit, things only got worse.
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Classified Material Found In The Indiana Home Of Former VP Mike Pence
WASHINGTON — A dozen documents with classified markings were discovered in Pence’s residence in Carmel, Indiana, in mid-January.
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Supporters Turn Out To Champion Affirmative Consent In Roundhouse Hearing
HB 43 would mandate a “yes means yes” approach to consent in schools both in how assault cases are handled and how students are educated.
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LGBTQ Kids Need Protection From Bullies And Violence, Not Adults Targeting And Bullying Them Too
Bullies are low, broken people; weak-minded and insecure.
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Biden, Democrats To U.S. House Republicans: Show Us Your Debt Limit Plan
“I have no intention of letting the Republicans wreck our economy, nor does anybody around this table,” Biden said at the meeting.
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Governments Within NM Would No Longer Enter Detention Contracts With ICE Under Proposed Legislation
New legislation would prohibit governments within New Mexico from entering or renewing detention contracts with ICE starting in 2024.
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Second Chance Bill Has Better Chances To Pass Than In Previous Years
This year sponsors say NM District Attorney’s Association has agreed to remain neutral on the bill, and one individual DA supports it.
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Living On The Knife's Edge, Even At The Source Of The Rio Grande
RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR, Colo — After 15 miles of pockmarked dirt road, the Rio Grande spreads wide in the shadows of the San Juan Mountains.
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A River Wounded: Crisis On The Rio Grande
The Rio Grande existed long before humans. It may not outlive us.
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Teachers Would Get $60K Minimum Salary Under Bill In Congress Making Grants To States
WASHINGTON – A panel of policymakers and educators gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to promote the American Teacher Act.
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Democrats In Congress Condemn Biden Administration Expansion Of Title 42
WASHINGTON —They expressed “great concern” that Biden administration is walking back on its promise to restore migrants’ access to asylum.
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Lawmaker Who Works In Health Care Pushes For New Mexico To Codify Nurse-To-Patient Ratios
Rep. Eleanor Chavez (D-Albuquerque) announced she’ll be sponsoring the New Mexico Patient Safety Act with Sen. Brenda McKenna (D-Corrales).
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N.M. Legislature Approves Study Of District Offices, Staff For Every Lawmaker
The Senate on Thursday afternoon approved House Bill 1 in a 33-5 vote. The House approved it on Wednesday.
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More Federal Dollars Coming From Climate Law For Western Wildfire Management
"The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend nearly $500 million on projects to reduce wildfire risk in 11 areas in Western states."
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U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-Hunger Measures In Upcoming Farm Bill
WASHINGTON — Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania wants to focus on making nutritious food available and affordable.
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New Mexico Prepares For A Drop In Monthly SNAP Benefits
More than half a million New Mexicans relying on food assistance will see a significant drop in their monthly benefits in March.
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States That Limit Business With Banks That Boycott Fossil Fuels Could Pay High Cost, Study Says
The study by Econsult Solutions of Philadelphia was commissioned by the Sunrise Project for two groups focused on environmental policy.
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U.S. Hits Debt Limit And Treasury Department Begins ‘Extraordinary Measures'
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department uses accounting maneuvers to avoid defaulting on the debt.
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Solomon Pena To Be Jailed Until His Next Hearing; APD Chief Issues Statement On Justice
Solomon Pena made his first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon.