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Dozens of bills still need signed by New Mexico’s governor

473 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. — It may have been a grueling 30-day legislative session, but the work still isn’t over. This year, the New Mexico lawmakers passed 72 bills out of 658 — all of which are now headed straight to the desk of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico).

Bill to lower taxes for many waiting for Governor’s signature

387 Views   House bill offers incentives and tax deductions ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexicans could start seeing deductions in their taxes and incentives if Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs House Bill 252. Rep. Derrick Lente, one of the sponsors for this bill, said it’ll help New Mexicans hold on to

What will New Mexico lawmakers leave on the table in 2024?

580 Views   Download or stream latest episode of KRQE News 13’s New Mexico News Podcast ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With less than 48 hours left for this year’s 30-day session, what will lawmakers leave on the table? KRQE News 13’s Digital Investigative Data Reporter and legislative beat reporter Curtis Segarra, joins

New Mexicans share thoughts on proposed bills to address gun violence in state

402 Views   During this legislative session, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called on state lawmakers to adopt firearm-related bills to address gun violence. As lawmakers debate legislation, some New Mexicans are applauding the effort, while others feel that the legislation will only hurt law-abiding citizens. KRWG’s Jonny Coker has

NMiF analyzes State of the State & priorities for the legislative session

434 Views   This week, New Mexico in Focus discusses the opening days of the 2024 legislative session. Correspondent Gwyneth Doland sits down with two journalists for three discussions as the group previews this year’s 30-day session. During the first segment, NMIF examines key moments during the governor’s State of the

New Mexico House Republicans push to limit governor’s emergency powers

511 Views   SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – House Republicans are pushing a bill to curb the governor’s executive authority on declaring an emergency. The legislation would establish constitutional language that ends a state of emergency after 90 days unless lawmakers reconvene and vote to extend it. That would require a

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