Lujan Grisham Invites Unemployed New Mexican to State of the Union Tonight
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, N.M.-01, has invited Coby Messier of Albuquerque to be her guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address tonight. Messier is a long-term unemployed sheet metal worker recently cut off from federal emergency unemployment insurance due to Congress’s failure to extend the program.
Since the program expired Dec. 28, 1.6 million Americans, including 7,492 New Mexico jobseekers have lost access to this vital economic lifeline.
“The House of Representatives has taken 25 roll call votes since emergency unemployment Read More
Senators Make Initial Motion to Override Governor’s Veto on Two Bills
NM SENATE News:
SANTA FE–Senate Majority Whip Tim Keller (D-17-Bernalillo) and Senator Howie Morales (D-28-Catron, Grant & Socorro) successfully removed two bills – Senate Bill 7 (SB7) and Senate Bill 588 (SB588) from the Secretary of State’s office and placed them on the Senate agenda for the purpose of an Override of the Governor’s Veto.
“Without this bill [Senate Bill 7 (SB7)] creating a tax expenditure budget, meaningful tax reform and business incentives are impossible to evaluate,” Keller said. “The result of this veto is a preemptive strike against meaningful efforts to bring Read More
Journalist Cynthia Barnett Headlines Summit
Cynthia Barnett/Courtesy photo
XERISCAPE COUNCIL News:
The Xeriscape Council of New Mexico presents the annual Land & Water Summit for 2014: Drought as an Opportunity for Change. The Land & Water Summit is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 20-21 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel (2910 Yale Blvd. SE.)
See the Summit agenda here.
Visit https:////xeriscapenm.com/event-registration/?ee=6 to register online.
The keynote speaker at the Summit is award winning journalist Cynthia Barnett. Barnett is a long-time journalist who has reported on freshwater issues from the Suwannee Read More
2014 Legislative Veteran-Related Legislation Update
NMDVS News:
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) is providing an update on veteran related bills for the duration of the 2014 Legislative Session, which concludes at noon Feb. 20.
The update contains information about all introduced Bills/Memorials/Resolutions–and show their status in the legislative process.
The veteran related bills most likely to be introduced today:
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Military Retiree PIT Deduction–allowing for military retirees who chose to make their home in New Mexico to take a 25 percent deduction of their tax liability on their military retiree
More Than 1.6 Million Americans; 7,400 New Mexicans Have Lost Unemployment Insurance
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL News:
SANTA FE – U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico’s Third District highlighted a new report on how many Americans have seen their unemployment insurance run out since Dec. 28, 2013.
The analysis by House Ways and Means Committee Democrats found that more than 1.6 million Americans, including 7,492 New Mexicans have lost these important benefits. Without Congressional action, on average, nearly 72,000 people are losing unemployment insurance every week.
“It was disappointing that once again Republicans recessed the House without addressing Read More
Governor Announces Extradition of Fugitive Child Killer
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez and District Attorney Matt Chandler announced that fugitive child killer Edward Salas has been extradited to New Mexico where he will spend life in prison, plus 56 years, for the murder of 10-year-old Carlos Perez in 2005.
After fleeing to Mexico more than five years ago, Salas was recently brought to New Mexico by U.S. Marshals and placed in the custody of the New Mexico Corrections Department.
“Eight years ago, Carlos Perez lay sleeping in his bed when he was shot and killed. Nothing will ever bring back Carlos, but his family can take comfort in Read More
NMDOT Gears Up for Winter Weather
NMDOT snow removal equipment.
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation is responding to the latest round of wintery weather that is moving across New Mexico.
Crews are plowing, salting and cindering portions of Interstates 25 and 40 as well as several other roads in the areas of Mora, Las Vegas and Raton. Workers across the state are closely monitoring the weather and are ready to clear the roads should the need arise.
To get updated road and weather conditions across the state, visit the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s road conditions website, www.nmroads.com Read More
Legislative Jobs Council Recommends New Legislation
The New Mexico State Capital/Courtesy www.newmexico.gov
N.M. LEGISLATURE NEWS:
SANTA FE–With a blueprint in hand, the bipartisan Legislative Jobs Council has started the legislative process of creating jobs in New Mexico. A legislative package based on the recommendations of the Jobs Council has been drafted and is ready to be introduced in the House of Representatives.
The legislative package includes:
- Appropriations to improve economic development efforts toward job creation which includes significantly more funding for the Economic Development Department and the State Tourism
Former ADA and Judge Announces Candidacy for New Mexico Attorney General
Susan Riedel
STATE News:
“New Mexico deserves a strong prosecutor as attorney general,” Riedel said. “I will stand up and fight against those who would prey on the weak and try to take advantage of the public. I will enforce the laws of New Mexico to ensure that dangerous criminals are
Jobs; Education Top State of the State Address
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez delivers her annual State of the State Address Tuesday afternoon in the House Chambers saying, “I believe our focus must be on two of the most pressing issues – jobs and education.” PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
The New Mexico House of Representatives Chamber in Santa Fe is filled to capacity during Tuesday’s opening of the 30-day Legislative Session. PrintScreen photo/ladailypost.com
STATE News:
SANTA FE—The following is the prepared text of the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Susana Read More
