State seeks to future-proof industry by increasing cap and doubling rural uplift SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction of legislation that will update the state’s film and media industry incentives program, continuing to foster...
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Governor lauds passage of legislation banning the sale of assault weapons through first committee
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday lauded the passage of House Bill 101, the Assault Weapons Regulation Act, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons in New Mexico, from the House Consumer and Public Affairs. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Andrea Romero....
Governor Lujan Grisham announces new secretary of Indian Affairs Department
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the appointment of James R. Mountain of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso as the secretary of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department. "Governor Mountain has an impressive history as a leader in his own community...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces introduction of bipartisan legislation prohibiting “straw purchases” of firearms
SANTA FE – Gov. Lujan Grisham and House Minority Leader Ryan Lane on Friday announced the introduction of House Bill 306, legislation prohibiting so-called “straw purchases” of firearms and making the crime a fourth-degree felony. The legislation would make it a...
Governor announces members of new Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the members of the newly created Business Advisory Council for Crime Reduction, tasked with supporting the governor in addressing crime affecting businesses statewide. The group held its first meeting on...
Governor announces legislation to improve New Mexico special education
Bill will create dedicated office, increase supports for special education educators SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of legislation designed to support New Mexico students with disabilities and improve special education in...
Governor touts legislation to reduce educator healthcare costs as bill passes first committee
Measure aims to retain and attract more public school staff SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced the introduction and progress of legislation that will reduce the burden of healthcare costs borne by New Mexico educators. Sponsored by...
Public safety expert, District Attorney testify in support of keeping potentially dangerous offenders behind bars pending trial
SANTA FE – Today, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Department of Public Safety Deputy Secretary Benjamin A. Baker provided expert testimony during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Governor’s proposal to reform pre-trial detention....
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces bipartisan legislation to establish Rural Health Care Delivery Fund
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction and progress of bipartisan legislation creating a new fund that will support rural facilities and providers across New Mexico and improve access to health care for thousands of New Mexicans....
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces legislation to tackle organized retail crime
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced the introduction of legislation designed to combat the funding of organized crime through retail theft and support the prosecution of organized retail crime. Sponsored by Rep. Marian Matthews, House Bill 234...