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Heinrich Lauds New Rules For Overtime Pay Protection
Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tuesday, Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., welcomed President Obama’s plan to extend overtime pay protection for workers in New Mexico and across the country.
The President’s plan would guarantee overtime pay to most salaried workers earning less than an estimated $50,440 next year.
The increased threshold would tie overtime protections to the 40th percentile of weekly earnings for full-time salaried workers. The plan would raise the salary threshold from $455 a week – below the poverty threshold for a family Read More
Udall Welcomes Historic Agreement To Re-open U.S. And Cuba Embassies
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the agreement between the United States and Cuba to re-open embassies in Washington and Havana:
“Re-opening embassies in Washington and Havana is a historic step toward normalizing relations and finally building a 21st century relationship with Cuba. In my visits with Cuban entrepreneurs, artists and others, it’s clear to me that the Cuban people are eager to engage with the world. Re-establishing formal relations and further
Lawmakers Discuss Jobs And Economic Growth At Today’s Los Alamos Chamber Business Breakfast
Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard, left, and Sen. Mary Kay Papen discuss increasing employment in New Mexico during this morning’s Business Breakfast at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Chamber Breakfast attendees this morning at UNM-LA as Sen. Mary Kay Papen and Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard discuss the New Mexico Jobs Council. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comNew Mexico State Sen. Mary Kay Papen and State Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard addressed guests on the subject of employment in New Mexico this Read More
Governor Helps Break Ground At Cerrillos And I-25
Diverging Diamond overview. Screen Shot/NMDOT
Roswell Airport Gets $9 Million For Runway Rehab
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $9 million to the Roswell International Air Center (RIAC) to fund the rehabilitation of 5,000 feet of Runway 03/21.
The grant will help maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and minimize foreign object debris.
“I’m proud to support this funding for the Roswell International Air Center, and as a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, I’ll continue to fight for investments in Read More
Udall Hosts Deputy Interior Secretary At Chaco Site
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall hosts U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor on a tour today of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Courtesy/Udall
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, standing on rock, and Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor, in front, break out the binoculars during a tour today of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Courtesy/Udall
STATE News:
- Connor’s visit is in response to Udall’s request that an Interior official visit Chaco site
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall thanked U.S. Department of the Interior Deputy Secretary Mike Connor for joining Read More
WIPP: Bryson Named Acting Manager For CBFO
New Acting Manager of DOE Carlsbad Field Office Dana BrysonMark Whitney, Acting Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM), today named Dana Bryson the Acting Manager for the DOE Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO).
He is replacing Joe Franco, who recently returned to a position in DOE’s Richland Operations Office in Washington. Bryson has more than 30 years of experience in the nuclear industry and served as the CBFO Deputy Manager since December 2013.
Previously, Bryson was the
Udall Discusses Critical Need To Address Youth Suicide In Native Communities
SENATE News:Kids Count Conference Welcomes Sen. Heinrich
NMVC News:Udall, Nelson Urge FTC To Investigate Concussion Prevention Claims Used To Sell Soccer Headgear
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M. and Bill Nelson, D-Fla. called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potentially misleading safety claims used to sell soccer headgear.
The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices.
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson
The senators asked that the FTC take action if the investigation findings reveal that makers of soccer headgear or other children’s sports safety equipment are engaged in false or deceptive advertising practices. Read More
Los Alamos Gets $78,643 In PILT Funding
U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
STATE News:
- NM Counties to Receive $34.5 Million in PILT Funding for Schools, Roads, Local Police
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that counties across New Mexico will be receiving more than $34.5 million through the 2015 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
Los Alamos County will receive $78,643.
PILT provides federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes because of nontaxable federal land within their boundaries, such as Bureau of Land Management land, national Read More
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Supreme Court Decision In Support Of Marriage Equality
U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of marriage equality.
“With this decision, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed that equality is a fundamental right enshrined in the Constitution by stating very clearly that everyone deserves equal protection under the law.
“Marriage equality is matter of civil rights and treating all people who are in a loving and committed relationship fairly.
“Today is a momentous day for the Read More
Udall On Supreme Court Health Insurance Decision
Sen. To UdallWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell that residents of any state can receive health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.
“I welcome the Supreme Court’s decision in King v. Burwell, which preserves the insurance policies of millions of Americans. The Affordable Care Act has enabled tens of thousands of New Mexicans to get health insurance for the first time.
“It’s Read More
Congressional Committee Members Call On DEA To Detail Methods Behind ‘Cold Consent’ Searches
CONGRESS News:The letter cites a report released by the Justice Department
Governor Receiving Business Advocate In Politics Award
Gov. Susana Martinez
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez will receive the Business Advocate in Politics Award from the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.
This award comes the day after New Mexico made a big leap in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Businesses” rankings, jumping from 37 to 24 in the country. The improvement is tied for the best in the nation. Read More
Luján Wants Vote To Reauthorize Export-Import Bank
STATE News:
- Bank Supports 265 Jobs in New Mexico
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District called on House Republican leaders this morning to allow a vote in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Absent legislative action, the bank’s charter will expire at the end of the month, and it will no longer be able to provide loans to U.S. businesses. The Export-Import Bank is an independent, self-sustaining agency with an 80-year record of supporting U.S. jobs by financing the export of American goods and services. Read More
Los Alamos Voter Registration Drive At Summer Concert
COUNTY News:
County Clerk and Los Alamos Association of Realtors® to host voter registration drive
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office and the Los Alamos Association of Realtors® (LAAOR) are co-hosting a voter registration drive 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park.
The public is encouraged to visit their booth to register to vote or make changes to an existing voter registration.
“We were delighted to participate when LAAOR President Cindy Hollabaugh approached us, as voter registration is a year-round activity,” County Clerk Sharon Read More
Council Approves Salary Bump For Direct Reports
Los Alamos County Councilor Steven Girrens announced during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers that as a result of two weeks of personnel evaluations of the County’s three contract employees who report to Council, and a closed session at 6 p.m. today, he moved to award 3 percent raises in pay to County Manager Harry Burgess and County Attorney Rebecca Ehler and a 2 percent raise for Utilities Manager Tim Glasco. He added that the 2 percent raise for Glasco came as a recommendation from the DPU board. The motion passed 7-0. Screen Shot/LAC Read More
Council Appoints Jeff Johnson To Utility Board
Los Alamos County Council appointed Jeff Johnson during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers to fill a vacancy on the Utilities Board. Screen Shot/LAC
DPU Board candidates, from left, David Schiferl, Kerry Harms and James Nealy Robinson. Screen Shot/LAC
