/tags/special-session special session en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:38:13 GMT /local-news/2024-07-17/governor-outlines-her-main-priorities-for-the-special-session Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued her proclamation on Wednesday for a special session that starts on Thursday. She was joined by other leaders from around the state who support the session, despite pushback from lawmakers in her party. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:38:13 GMT /local-news/2024-07-17/governor-outlines-her-main-priorities-for-the-special-session Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-07-17/nm-gov-special-session-despite-lawmaker-concerns Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is moving forward with Thursday’s special legislative session on public safety issues despite concern from lawmakers. She signed the official proclamation for the session at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 01:32:12 GMT /local-news/2024-07-17/nm-gov-special-session-despite-lawmaker-concerns Nash Jones /local-news/2024-07-15/nm-legislative-leaders-warn-against-public-safety-special-session Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called a special legislative session on matters of public safety that’s set to begin Thursday, July 18. Legislative leadership from her own party Monday announced they are not in agreement on the proposed legislation and are concerned the session could cause more harm than good. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:47:28 GMT /local-news/2024-07-15/nm-legislative-leaders-warn-against-public-safety-special-session Nash Jones /local-news/2024-07-09/advocacy-organizations-ask-nm-governor-to-stop-special-legislative-session On Tuesday, 41 advocacy organizations including ACLU of New Mexico, Equality New Mexico, and Bold Futures NM, sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham urging her to call off this month’s special legislative session due to concerns it will have detrimental impacts on New Mexicans. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:01:10 GMT /local-news/2024-07-09/advocacy-organizations-ask-nm-governor-to-stop-special-legislative-session Jeanette DeDios /local-news/2024-02-15/gov-says-a-special-session-is-possible-after-most-public-safety-bills-fail-to-pass In a news conference following the close of the 2024 New Mexico legislative session, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed frustration and disappointment that more of the approximately 25 public safety-related bills she backed did not pass. She said a special session focused on getting more of these tough-on-crime bills through is “not off the table.” Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:56:33 GMT /local-news/2024-02-15/gov-says-a-special-session-is-possible-after-most-public-safety-bills-fail-to-pass Nash Jones /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward The state approved nearly $800,000 in the recent legislative session to study how a proposed law would change healthcare coverage and costs. Officials must now prioritize which areas to research. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:10:49 GMT /local-news/2022-04-21/expanded-healthcare-coverage-for-new-mexicans-takes-another-step-forward Jered Ebenreck /local-news/2021-04-18/no-more-normal-legal-cannabis-takes-root After many attempts over what seems like forever, New Mexico has finally passed a law making recreational cannabis use legal for adults. But the rollout… Sun, 18 Apr 2021 19:03:20 GMT /local-news/2021-04-18/no-more-normal-legal-cannabis-takes-root Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-06-18/ynmg-covid-emergency-session-day-one In episode 77 we dive into the state’s special legislative session that started today. The primary reason for the emergency meeting is to address the… Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:22:49 GMT /local-news/2020-06-18/ynmg-covid-emergency-session-day-one Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2017-05-27/governor-martinez-restores-university-funds-vetoes-taxes Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez restored funding Friday to all state colleges and universities that she had vetoed earlier by tapping money… Sat, 27 May 2017 19:43:55 GMT /local-news/2017-05-27/governor-martinez-restores-university-funds-vetoes-taxes Associated Press /local-news/2017-05-11/n-m-supreme-court-wont-weigh-in-on-govs-vetoes-right-now The state Supreme Court decided that there’s still a way for Gov. Susana Martinez and lawmakers to work out their differences during a special session, so… Fri, 12 May 2017 00:08:05 GMT /local-news/2017-05-11/n-m-supreme-court-wont-weigh-in-on-govs-vetoes-right-now Marisa Demarco