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Heinrich co-sponsors Udall filibuster reform resolution
The officer of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has co-sponsored the Senate resolution put forward by Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Jeff Merkely, D-Ore., and Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, to amend filibuster rules. Heinrich had previously supported the efforts to amend the Senate filibuster rules by using the “constitutional option” but had not taken a stance on Udall’s specific reforms until now. “The abuse of the filibuster over the last decade has prevented vital legislation like the DREAM Act and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Delegation, Featured
Gov Martinez, Majority Leader Sanchez haven’t spoken since last session
One of the most important though least-successful relationships in the State Capitol is that between Governor Susana Martinez and Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez. The two have not been on the same page — there two have had very little contact which is cited as one reason why key parts of Martinez’s agenda have been bottled up and failed in the state Senate. Sanchez is the most powerful state Senator. The two grew even more apart when … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Governor, New Mexico Senate
Rep. Espinoza introduces bill barring enforcement of gun laws
Rep. Nora Espinoza, R-Roswell, introduced a bill that would bar the enforcement of federal gun laws on guns in New Mexico. It would also direct the office of the attorney general to defend any citizen who was accused of breaking laws on guns. The Albuquerque Journal’s Dan Boyd reported on the bill yesterday. In the piece, it appears that the bill will have a tough road. Rep. Gail Chasey, D-Albuquerque, the new chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, National News, New Mexico House
Morning Word, 01-18-13
The legislative session is already done for the week. As per usual, both the House and Senate announced that there would be no sessions tomorrow. The first Friday of the legislative session is one where legislators go home while workers print out the legislation that has been introduced and get it ready for legislators. The first week is always slow. From New Mexico Telegram’s reports on Thursday: The bill to fund the legislative session is on the governor’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Morning Word
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