Moniz To Discuss Nuclear Non-Proliferation And Iran Deal At Wilson Center
DOE News:Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Fund Public Schools Passes Senate Judiciary Today
NEA-NM President Betty Patterson
NEA-NM News:
SANTA FE – The future may be brighter for New Mexico students with the passage of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 today by the Senate Judiciary Committee, quickly following the same positive action last Friday by the Senate Rules Committee.
National Education Association – New Mexico President Betty Patterson praised Committee Chair Sen. Richard Martinez and other members who supported moving the Resolution forward.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Richard Martinez
“All students, regardless of their zip code, deserve the support, Read More
National Policy Group Recognizes State Auditor Tim Keller’s Fund Balance Report
New Mexico State Auditor Tim KellerNew Mexico Delegation Welcomes $12.6 Million To Tribes For Diabetes Prevention And Treatment
STATE News:Letter To The Editor: Hardly A Bipartisan Vote
By ED BIRNBAUMThe story published in Saturday’s edition of the Los Alamos Daily Post entitled “Legislation Allowing Adjunct Teachers Passes House”, i.e., House Bill 145, describes this legislation as passing with “bipartisan” support on a 37-25 vote.
Republican Rep. Conrad James, the sponsor of the bill, also refers to this legislation as being passed with “bipartisan” support. However, a quick check on the vote for this legislation in the House will show you that only ONE Democratic representative voted for this legislation. Read More
House Passes Bill To Improve Student Reading
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Monica Youngblood to improve student reading passed the House of Representatives Friday evening by a bipartisan 35-27 vote.
The bill, HB 67, would provide early identification of struggling readers, make intensive reading intervention and instruction available to these students, and end the practice of promoting students who cannot demonstrate basic reading skills by the end of third grade.
“Advancing students through the system without giving them reading skills they need to succeed is setting them up for future failure,” Read More
Consortium Led By UC Berkeley Awarded $25M NNSA Grant For Nuclear Science And Security Research
DOE News:Lawmakers Introduce Gender Pay Equity Act
STATE News:
- Median income for full-time working women in the U.S. is 79 percent of median income for men. –U.S. Census Bureau
SANTA FE – Today, Rep. Nate Gentry introduced the Gender Pay Equity Act, legislation to provide a tax credit to business owners who can demonstrate 100 percent gender pay equity.
The bill, HB 282, was co-signed by Speaker Don Tripp as well as Representatives Alonzo Baldonado, Sharon Chahchischillage, Kelly Fajardo, Sarah Maestas Barnes, Terry McMillan, Andy Nuñez, Paul Pacheco, and John Zimmerman. It is also supported by Sen. Mimi Stewart.
“Equal work Read More
Community Encouraged To Turnout For Background Casting Call For ‘Longmire’ Today
Sen. Richard Martinez
COMMUNITY News:
Area workers, unions and community members are scheduled to thank Sen. Richard Martinez during today’s film industry casting and celebration event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Santa Claran Casino, 460 N. Riverside Dr., in Española.
Groups will thank Sen. Richard Martinez for his contributions to the film industry and working families and the community is encouraged to turnout for the background casting call for ‘Longmire’ during the event.
“New Mexico working families are proud to have leaders like Sen. Richard Martinez representing Read More
AFTNM On New Public Education Regulations
AFTNM News:
SANTA FE – American Federation of Teachers New Mexico President Stephanie Ly released the following statement:
“For years, AFT New Mexico has attempted, in good faith, to work with this Governor, Secretary Skandera, and the Public Education Department to curb some of its most egregious abuses of the regulatory process, especially when evaluating our educators in New Mexico.
“The Public Education Department’s NMTEACH system is riddled with flaws and errors, a fact the Secretary, her top staff, and the Department lawyers refused to acknowledge or remedy until the Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk And LAPS Superintendent Canvass 2016 Special Election Results
At the Municipal Building Friday, from left, LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus, Los Alamos County Clerk Sharon Stover and Elections Manager Gloria Maestas. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the required canvass process to certify and finalize the 2016 Special Los Alamos Public Schools All Mail Election results.
The Canvass Board met at 3 p.m. Friday in the Municipal Building. The board consisted of LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus and County Clerk Sharon Stover.
During the canvass process, the board reviewed and verified Read More
Legislation Allowing Adjunct Teachers Passes House
STATE News:
SANTA FE – House Bill 145, a bill that would allow adjunct teachers, passed the House with bipartisan support on a 37-25 vote.
The bill would allow New Mexicans with at least a bachelor degree to teach part-time without having to go back to school and get a teaching degree. The proposal would help bring much-needed expertise back to the classroom and make it easier for dedicated professionals to invest in New Mexico students.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Conrad James.
“I’m encouraged that this bill passed with bipartisan support in the House,” James said. “I urge the Senate to pass this Read More
House Speaker Applauds Efforts To Modernize Chamber And Improve Transparency
House Speaker Don TrippSTATE News:
Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce Selection Of Valles Caldera, Bandelier For National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project
Sen. Tom Udall in September at the Valles Caldera. Courtesy/jemezdailypost.com
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION News:
- Funding award will engage Tribal youth in forest restoration, public lands preservation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján announced that the Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument have been selected to participate in the National Park Service Centennial Challenge Project.
The National Park Service (NPS) has selected 69 projects at 63 parks nationwide to highlight during its Read More
Letter To The Editor: Refuting Pacheco And Nunez
By EDWARD BIRNBAUMBipartisan Driver’s License Compromise Passes House
STATE News:
- Bill will stop giving NM driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants
SANTA FE – A bipartisan compromise bill that will stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with the REAL ID Act passed the House Floor Wednesday by a 39-30 vote. House Bill 99 is sponsored by Representatives Paul Pacheco and Andy Nunez.
“I’m looking forward to continuing this fight in the Senate,” Pacheco said. “The bottom line is we need to stop giving driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants and bring New Mexico into compliance with federal law. It’s dangerous. After Read More
New Mexico’s DHS And DPS On ‘At Risk List’
State Auditor Tim KellerThe FY15 “At Risk List” contains 56 entities that have not submitted their audits by the deadline, including:
- Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management;
- Department of Public Safety;
- Martin Luther King. Jr. Commission;
- City of Española;
- City of Carlsbad;
- County of Cibola;
- County of Harding;
- Town of Estancia; and
- Lordsburg Municipal Schools.
Council Approves Fire And Police Collective Bargaining Agreements
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes requests approval from County Council Tuesday evening of a collective bargaining agreement between International Association of Firefighters Local 3279. Council unanimously approved the agreement. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
International Association of Firefighters Local 3279 President Bert Quintana signs the collective bargaining agreement with the County Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. Looking on from left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes, County Councilor James Chrobocinski, County Manager Harry Burgess and County ClerkLegislation To Give Judges Full Picture Of Criminal Histories Passes House
STATE News:Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Local Governments To Implement Curfews Passes First Committee
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