SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Tuesday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 8, the New Mexico Voting Rights Act, legislation that will protect and expand New Mexico voting rights, including by expanding...
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New Mexico to boost clean energy economy with Hydrogen Hub Development Act
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the introduction of House Bill 4, the Hydrogen Hub Development Act, which will expand the clean energy economy in New Mexico while lowering greenhouse gas emissions through incentivizing low-carbon...
Governor plans to deliver free college for New Mexicans, simplify scholarship programs
State of New Mexico proposes most accessiblescholarship program in the United States SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced the introduction of legislation designed to enact a sweeping expansion of the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, delivering...
Governor asks Legislature to end tax on Social Security benefits
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 108, legislation sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla that would exempt Social Security benefits from the state’s personal income tax. “New Mexico is one of only a few states...
Bill to expand “Buy New Mexico” initiative introduced
Senate Bill 39 expands procurement preference for resident businesses,keeping New Mexico dollars in New Mexico SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday announced the introduction of Senate Bill 39, which will increase the bidding preference New Mexico...
Governor Lujan Grisham announces “Supporting Teachers and Families” initiative
State workers, National Guard encouraged to step up tokeep kids in class, support teachers and parents SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday announced Supporting Teachers and Families (STAF), an innovative initiative to provide critical support for New...
Governor Lujan Grisham delivers fourth State of the State address
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday delivered her fourth State of the State address, commencing the second session of the 55th Legislature. The text of the governor’s 2022 State of the State address as prepared is as follows: Good afternoon. Thank you...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces agenda for 2022 session
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced her legislative priorities for the 2022 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature, centered on investing in policies and programs that will benefit students, workers, families, businesses and communities...
Gov. Lujan Grisham, state and city leaders announce 2022 public safety legislation
ALBUQUERQUE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday was joined by Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, Attorney General Hector Balderas, Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez and Albuquerque legislators to announce the governor’s comprehensive public safety...
Governor, Secretary of State announce plan to protect right to vote, expand ballot access
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Thursday announced a proposal that will protect and expand New Mexico voting rights, including by expanding online voter registration, providing further protections for Native...