Senate approves fifty million film subsidy cap in New Mexico
The Senate approved a 50 million per year cap on film tax subsidies in New Mexico, aiming to free about 23 million for education health care and public safety. The measure advances to the House, which has backed a 45 million cap, with a compromise likely.
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Santa FE
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State Senate
Susana Martinez
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State House
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Utilities weigh federal mercury rule impact in NM and AZ
Utility officials in New Mexico and Arizona weigh a proposed federal mercury standard targeting coal plants that supply millions, with four years to comply and costs likely passed to customers. The San Juan and Four Corners plants are central, while APS and SRP consider shutdowns and further emissions measures amid debate over cleaner energy vs cheaper power.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Arizona
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
Jeremy Nichols
WildEarth Guardians
Brown
Four Corners
United States
Arizona Public Service Co
California
APS
Alan Bunnell
Cholla
Salt River
Texas
Nichols
Senate OKs higher taxes on businesses
The New Mexico Senate approved HB59 to raise business taxes and cut unemployment benefits to shore up the unemployment compensation fund. The bill would add about 128 million dollars in 2012, raising average business tax per employee to roughly 370 dollars yearly, with higher rates for firms based on claim history.
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Santa FE
State Senate
New Mexico
Workforce Solutions Department
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