Lawmaker pushes health care bills in New Mexico
State Senator Jennings advances SB385 to require insurance coverage for oral cancer therapies and SB283 to mandate physician notice of reconstruction options before mastectomy. SB333 would modernize the Medical Malpractice Act with broader provider definitions to attract physicians, backed by the New Mexico Medical Society.
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Houston
Patricia
Jennings
New Mexico Medical Society
Marshall
Mattarco
Roswell
New Mexico Voter ID Bill Faces Rights Concerns
The proposed HB308 would require photo ID for election access, risking disenfranchisement for those without licenses or government IDs, while offering free IDs for the poor or seniors 75 and older. Supporters call it nonburdensome. opponents warn of a double standard for in-person voting versus mail ballots.
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William Rehm
Albuquerque
New Mexico weighs social promotion limits for third graders
State officials push a policy modeled on Florida to end social promotion. Public Education Secretary Hanna Skandera cites improved funding and accountability, while critics warn the real need is extra resources for struggling readers. House committee to review HB21 and HB100 with possible English learner exceptions.
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Martinez
New Mexico
Hanna Skandera
Jeb Bush
Florida
Charles Bowyer
National Education Association
Bowyer
Skandera
House
Energy Efficiency Program Extends Help to Roswell Homes
The EMMA program, funded by Xcel Energy and Salvation Army, aims to retrofit 800 low income homes in Roswell with energy efficient CFL lighting and weatherization. Technicians report over 100 homes served since November, with some households saving up to 50 per month on utility costs. Residents may sign up at local Salvation Army sites during morning hours. single family homes qualify.
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Walt Davenport
Davenport
Maria Ceballos
Maes
Salvation Army Food Pantry
E. Chisum St
Social Services
W. College Blvd
Roswell
Salvation Army
Xcel Energy
Emma
Jentzr
Animal Control outlines dog welfare after arrests
An APD hold may seize dogs during drug busts with animals kept at shelters until owners claim them or courts release the animals. If owners are incarcerated, options include releasing the animal to Animal Control or naming family members to take it. Officers warn of warmer weather checks and proper shelter, shade, and water for pets.
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Orlando Padilla
Animal Control
Bipartisan Senate push eyes major entitlement reform
A group of six moderate and conservative lawmakers led by Senator Kent Conrad work on a tax code overhaul echoing the deficit commission plan. They seek spending caps and tax increases to trigger reform while facing opposition from liberal and conservative factions and pressure from Obama to lead.
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Kent Conrad
Senate Budget Committee
Senate
Mark Warner
Virginia
Dick Durbin
Illinois
Tom Coburn
Oklahoma
Mike Crapo
Idaho
Saxby Chambliss
Georgia
Obama
Deficit Commission
Congress
Grover Norquist
Americans For Tax Reform
Crapo
Coburn
Chambliss
Harry Reid
D-New
Conrad
Durbin
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