New Mexico Allows Psychologists to Prescribe Medications
Gov. Gary Johnson signed a bill making New Mexico the first state to authorize psychologists to prescribe psychiatric medications. The measure includes safeguards and oversight by the Board of Medical Examiners, with potential individual licensing and case by case supervision by psychiatrists. The move aims to expand rural mental health access despite opposition from the American Medical Association and some psychiatrists.
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Bush pushes Pickering nomination amid Senate vote sprint
The president urged support for Pickering in a White House meeting as Senate Republicans rally behind the nominee. White House aides dismissed race pasts as outdated while senators Byrd Thurmond Sessions carry reputations shaping the judiciary vote. Pickering would join the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals covering Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana.
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Lawmakers proud of water progress
The Association of Commerce and Industry of New Mexico hosted a Roundhouse Roundup breakfast in Roswell with Chaves County lawmakers and state leaders. Attendees included Judy Stubbs, Sharon Lombardi, Reps. Foley Ponce Wilson, and Sen. Adair, plus Sen. Jennings absent for a doctor’s appointment. They praised bipartisanship on water bills but clashed over Medicaid services and beneficiary rolls.
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Water rights plan eyed to aid Pecos River flow
Hennighausen says about ten thousand acre feet yearly could help if water quality is good. The first May step is buying water rights from Roswell Basin to Carlsbad, then bidding by the state engineer and retiring rights to free more Pecos River water. An independent evaluator will review rights before sales. The governor lauded the ad hoc water committee and lawmakers. Pauline Ponce’s salt cedar eradication bill was signed, providing four million dollars to remove trees that consume up to one hundred gallons daily.
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Israel Intensifies Attacks Across Gaza in Night Strikes
Israeli helicopters fired at least six missiles at two Palestinian security buildings in Rafah damaging structures and wounding one. Arafat’s Gaza City home and a U N school for the blind were hit by shrapnel. Reports conflict over Hamas activist death and clashes leave two Israeli soldiers dead as tanks move into Abasan and Karrara. Civilians face casualties and delayed medical aid.
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New Mexico budget veto hits Medicaid growth and reserves
Governor Johnson vetoed the spending plan for exceeding prudent reserves and failing to curb Medicaid growth. Democrats argue the analysis overstates spending and underfunds agencies. The action comes as lawmakers note Medicaid strain and plan for budget allotments to begin July 1. Johnson signed measures funding water relief, in plant training, and alcohol sales liberalizations at selected venues and days.
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