Politics

Lujan Grisham Urges FCC To Protect Net Neutrality

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Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to protect Net Neutrality and reject efforts to roll back rules that ensure the internet remains a free and open marketplace.
 
“A free and open internet is particularly important for a rural state like New Mexico where we must be committed to leveling the playing field for all users, regardless of their ability to pay for Internet service,” Grisham said. “I am very concerned with the proposal pending with the FCC to overturn
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Regional Coalition Of LANL Communities Opposes Elimination Of Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board

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By MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post

A proposal by its Chairman Sean Sullivan to eliminate the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is being opposed by the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, according to Executive Director Andrea Romero.

In a June 29 letter to the Office of Management and Budget, Sullivan proposed the elimination of the DNFSB calling it “a relic of the Cold War era defense establishment. While admitting that the DNFSB is the only agency providing independent advice, analysis and recommendations, Sullivan claimed that the Department Read More

Senators Call For Investigation Into Reported Violations Of Sensitive Locations Policy

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and a group of 16 senators have called for an investigation into apparent ongoing violations of federal policies regarding immigration enforcement at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals and religious institutions.  
 
The senators’ letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke and Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan details the reported detention of a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who was stopped by immigration authorities
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Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent And Respond To Sexual Harassment In Congress

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored bipartisan, comprehensive legislation to prevent and respond to sexual harassment in Congress.
 
The Member and Employee Training and Oversight On (ME TOO) Congress Act introduced by Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) will require more transparency, overhaul the flawed complaint process, and provide better support for victims and whistleblowers.
 
Additionally, both the
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Coalition Of Community And Non-Profit Organizations Release Petition Supporting Actions Against Sexual Harassment, Violence And Misconduct

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PN News:
 
ALBUQUERQUE ― A coalition of community and non-profit organizations in New Mexico has released the following petition.
 
This action is one piece of a multi-phased public awareness and accountability campaign to raise awareness of these important issues and identify methods to address sexual harassment, sexual violence and misconduct in New Mexico.  

The full petition can be found online here and content follows.

 
To elected leaders representing New Mexico:
  • We call for action to end sexual harassment and all forms of sexual
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Descartes Labs And UbiQD Announce Expansions

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Two high-tech companies announced their expansion with a celebration Monday morning at UbiQD’s Eastgate headquarters in Los Alamos. From left, Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Matt Geisel, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Joan Ahlers, UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, Descartes Lab CEO Mark Johnson, Los Alamos National Laboratory Chief Technology Officer Duncan McBranch and Los Alamos County Council Chair David Izraelevitz. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.com

UbiQD CEO Hunter McDaniel, left, and Descartes Lab CEO Mark Johnson chat before Read More

Udall, Luján Introduce Legislation On Health Disparities For Native Americans Living In Urban Areas

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U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján have introduced bicameral legislation to improve Medicaid for Native patients who receive services at Urban Indian Health Programs. The Urban Indian Health Parity Act also is cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich.
 
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the primary federal agency responsible for providing health care to American Indian and Alaska Natives through federally operated facilities that provide services directly on reservation lands, Tribally run facilities,
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Gov. Susana Martinez Announces National Recognition Of New Mexico’s Improved Business Climate

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STATE News:
 
SANTA FE ― Gov. Susana Martinez has announced that New Mexico has been ranked in Site Selection Magazine’s Top State Business Climate Rankings.
 
New Mexico came in at 22nd in the national business climate ranking and 17th in the Executive Survey Rank. A primary component of the ranking is based on a survey of corporate site selection professionals.
 
“Since 2011, we’ve made it a priority to improve New Mexico’s business climate by cutting taxes, closing loopholes, removing burdensome
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Fajardo To Legislative Leaders: Training Is Not Enough

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Rep. Kelly Fajardo

STATE News:

State representative pushes Leadership to take swift action on fixing policy weaknesses

LOS LUNAS—Rep. Kelly Fajardo sent a letter to New Mexico House and Senate Leadership urging them to take stronger steps in addressing sexual harassment issues at the Legislature.  

“Training is not enough,” Fajardo wrote, “and mandating training for only legislators is a minimal gesture at best.”

Fajardo pointed out numerous weaknesses in the Legislature’s current “No Harassment” policy and called for a complete overhaul Read More

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall: Report Shows Urgent Need To Act On Climate Change

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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall
 
U.S. SENATE News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― U.S. Sen. Tom Udall issued the following statement on the release of the Fourth National Climate Assessment:
 
“The federal government’s comprehensive climate report confirms yet again the warnings we’ve heard from scientists for years. Here are a few of the findings:
  • The last 115 years have been the warmest in the history of modern civilization.
  • The last three years have been the warmest years on record – and that trend is expected to continue.
  • Human-generated greenhouse gases are
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