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New Mexico Federation Of Labor Responds To Supreme Court Ruling On Janus v. AFSCME

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 3, 2018

NMFL News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Federation of Labor released the following statement:

A politically charged United States Supreme Court issued a five to four decision today in AFSCME v. Janus, holding that public sector union workers cannot be required to pay their fair share of Union dues for Union representation. Union employees in the public sector will still receive competent and professional union representation — the ruling just means that those employees who don’t want to pull their weight can make their fellow workers pay for their representation.

The

Leftist Firebrand Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Decisively Wins Mexico Presidency

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2018

Newly elected president of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

HSNW News:

Leftist firebrand Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has won Mexico’s presidential election with more than 50 percent of the vote.

Mexican voters decisively backed Lopez Obrador in Sunday’s presidential election, giving him 53 percent of the vote.

The Telegraph reports that official projections show that Ricardo Anaya of the conservative National Action Party (PAN) won between 22.1 and 22.8 percent; Jose Antonio Meade of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) – the party of outgoing president Read More

Letter To The Editor: Why I Switched From DTS To Democrat So I Could Vote For James Robinson

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 2, 2018

By CAMILLE MORRISON

Los Alamos

First let me tell you why I switched from DTS to Democrat so I could vote for James Robinson. It’s because he switched from a leadership roll in the Republican party and became a Democrat. I switched from DTS to Democrat so I could vote for Bernie Sanders. It was to late for him but I wanted to encourage the young people who supported him to run for office some day. I succeeded beyond my wildest dreams.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a 28-year-old liberal activist daughter of working class immigrants who was a Bernie Sanders campaign

Udall, Murphy, Inhofe Introduce Bill Amendment To Help Farmers With Student Loan Debt

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on July 1, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill to help farmers with student loan debt.

Specifically, the bipartisan amendment would authorize a study of the impact student loan debt is having on farmers, especially beginning and underserved farmers. Too often, farmers are prevented from growing their farms or staying in the agricultural industry because of crushing student debt. The Farm Bill also includes a provision spearheaded by

U.S. Rep. Lujan Grisham On DOD Appropriations Bill

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement on the House passage of the Department of Defense appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019:

“I am proud to have voted for the Defense Department Appropriations Bill which demonstrates our commitment to service members and our national security. This bill provides a well-earned 2.6 percent pay increase to military personnel, funds military health care programs, and fully funds New Mexico’s military installations and Defense and

Scenes From Santa Fe Pride Parade

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

Friends of Los Alamos Pride participate today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler

House Dist. 43 candidate Christine Chandler participates today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler

Members of the LANL LGBTQ+ Resource Group participate today in the Santa Fe Pride Parade. Photo by George Chandler Read More

New Mexico Think Tank Applauds Janus Ruling

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

RGF News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― The Rio Grande Foundation, New Mexico’s free-market think tank, applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME. The decision, handed down Wednesday, secures the right to work for all local- and state-government employees.

The Land of Enchantment is one of more than 20 states that allow unions to collect fees from government workers regardless of whether or not they wish to associate with organized labor. A growing number of states — now a majority — have passed right-to-work laws, which free workers from paying fees to a union

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján And FCC Commissioner Participate In Day Of Broadband Events In Santa Fe

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a Digital Divide Discussion at Early College Opportunity High School. Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján:

SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participated in a day of events Friday in Santa Fe centered around the digital divide and broadband access in New Mexico.

U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel participate in a demonstration of Google’s Rolling Study Halls. Courtesy photo

Luján and Rosenworcel joined Read More

Lujan Grisham Calls For House Hearings On Expanding Radiation Exposure Compensation Program

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

CONGRESSIONAL News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) released the following statement Wednesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Eligibility Requirements for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program to Ensure all Downwinders Receive Coverage.”

Under current law, New Mexicans who were impacted by radiation exposure from atomic bomb testing and worked in uranium mines during the Cold War do not have access to compensation.

“I am encouraged

American Federation Of Teachers New Mexico Issues Judicial Endorsements For 2018 Elections

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 30, 2018

AFT-NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly and AFT NM Committee on Political Education Chair Sara Attleson released the following statement:

“Our union has taken the extraordinary step to make endorsements in several judicial races on the ballot in the November 2018 New Mexico election. The decision to make these endorsements was not taken lightly, and we believe it is in the best interest of our members, their families, and the communities in which we live and work, to encourage the election of each of these judicial candidates.

Health IG Launches Inquiry After Senators Demand Investigation Of Health Department’s Treatment Of Children Separated From Parents

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 29, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it would conduct a comprehensive review of the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s (ORR) Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) program after U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich sent a letter to the Office of Inspector General requesting they look into the issue.

The request for an investigation follows weeks of uncertainty about the Health Department’s ability to appropriately care for children placed in its custody as a result of President

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham Releases Plan To Fight Opioid Epidemic In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 29, 2018

U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― U.S. Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Michelle Lujan Grisham has released her plan to tackle the opioid epidemic in New Mexico.

“Fighting the opioid epidemic will be one of my first priorities as governor. Opioid addiction is ruining lives and communities across New Mexico. It destroys families, contributes to child neglect and abuse, increases crime, and hurts our economy,” Lujan Grisham said. “My plan offers a comprehensive strategy that invests in prevention, and treatment, increases access to

AG Joins Effort To Fight Legislation Terminating States’ Ability To Prevent Abusive Lending Practices

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― Today, Attorney General Hector Balderas joined a bi-partisan effort of attorneys general urging U.S. Congressional leadership to vote against HR 3299 (“Protecting Consumers’ Access to Credit Act of 2017”) and HR 4439 (“Modernizing Credit Opportunities Act”).

The coalition of 20 AG’s sent a letter to leadership in the U.S. Senate expressing their opposition to the proposed legislation, which would invalidate the States’ ability to limit interest rates on payday and other high interest loans, and undermine

Udall Fights For Justice For Victims Of Radiation Exposure In Key Senate Hearing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― In a major step forward in the fight for justice for victims of radiation exposure, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) testified Wednesday in a key Senate hearing on the need to enact his legislation to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and provide compensation to all New Mexicans, Tribal members, and families throughout the country affected by exposure to radiation during the Cold War.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hdDWHIXQrs

The hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee was held eight

Robinson: Third Generation Labbie

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

By JAMES ROBINSON

Democratic Candidate

Los Alamos County Council

We all know the tale, in 1943 scientists and military officials came to the Pajarito Plateau to work on the Manhattan Project and bring the atomic bomb to life. Then, in the deserts of southern New Mexico, their work brought the world into the atomic age. Seventy-five years later, Los Alamos National Laboratory continues to bring new discoveries and technology to the world.

Not only has this laboratory had a profound effect on the world, but also on my life. I am a third generation “labbie” and it is likely that without the opportunity Read More

Governor Announces Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey To Step Down

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday that New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Celina Bussey will step down to serve as the chief workforce development officer at Central New Mexico Community College effective Aug. 10.

“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish for New Mexico’s workforce with Secretary Bussey’s hard work and dedication,” Martinez said. “She has dedicated her career to improving opportunities for New Mexicans through her commitment to education, skills

Udall, Heinrich Announce $3.1 Million In AmeriCorps Funding For New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 28, 2018

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced $3.1 million in AmeriCorps funding for New Mexico from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs.

These grants will put nearly 300 AmeriCorps members on the ground to serve in communities across the state.

“AmeriCorps funding is a big win for New Mexico. AmeriCorps members do everything from mentoring economically disadvantaged students to building trails for

Heinrich Statement On Supreme Court Vacancy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement today on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and upcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court:

“Mitch McConnell broke the rules that made ‘advice and consent’ real in the United States Senate because he was willing to do anything to steal a Supreme Court nomination from our previous President.

“I will not legitimize his broken system. I will not look favorably on any Supreme Court nomination Read More

Heinrich Secures Amendment To Boost Tech-Transfer From National Laboratories To Private Sector

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

Bipartisan amendment would help national laboratories work with the private sector to commercialize innovative energy technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) secured an amendment to improve technology transfer from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national labs to the private sector.

The amendment was included in the fiscal year 2019 spending bill that sets funding for the Department of Energy and passed out of the Senate by an 86-5 vote.

“New Mexico’s national labs play a critical role Read More

AG Balderas Releases Message Of Support To New Mexico’s Muslim Community On Supreme Court Travel Ban Opinion

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on June 26, 2018

Attorney General Hector Balderas

From the Office of Attorney General Hector Balderas:

ALBUQUERQUE – This afternoon, Attorney General Hector Balderas released a message of support to New Mexico’s Muslim community in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Hawaii:

“In New Mexico, we have a special sensitivity to the impact of racial and religious discrimination, and we will continue to welcome people of all faiths, races, nationalities, gender identity and backgrounds here—despite the Muslim ban the high court upheld today. Banning entry to the United States from Muslim countries Read More

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