New Mexico House Of Representatives
Recent News About New Mexico House Of Representatives
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NM House GOP says the Supreme Court should protect constitutional rights
New Mexico House Republicans released a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the petition they filed on constitutional concerns that allows House members to attend the 60-day legislative session through a video conference.
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New Mexico House GOP raises alarm about upcoming budget matters
The Legislative Finance Committee received a revenue outlook report for New Mexico's state budget, according to a press release from the New Mexico House GOP.
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Democrats receive backlash from New Mexico GOP for not immediately condemning violence
A controversial war monument was recently torn down in Santa Fe, New Mexico, sparking a lot of outrage from GOP members toward Democrats for not immediately condemning the destruction.
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New Mexico House GOP: Grisham restricts business during COVID-19 with no plan to lower cases
New Mexico Republicans criticized Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) on two fronts, accusing her of enacting some of the most restrictive regulations in the country regarding COVID-19 with no plan to end a spike in the number of confirmed cases of the virus.
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New Mexico House GOP signs letter supporting law enforcement
The New Mexico House Republican Caucus recently made a commitment to New Mexico law enforcement.
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New Mexico GOP legislators look at child abuse underreporting
Some New Mexico House Republicans are taking aim at the underreporting of child abuse by sending a letter to the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD).
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NM CYFD urged to address child abuse underreporting
In response to a noticeable drop in child abuse reporting, the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is being urged to address the issue as school shutdowns continue.
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New Mexico GOP reports recent presidential poll not likely to be accurate
The New Mexico GOP reported that a recent poll does not give an accurate prediction of the November elections.
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House Republicans call out Grisham for eviction of Public Regulation Commission
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration has forced the eviction of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, which as brought questions and concerns to the House Republican leadership.
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Oral arguments to begin on case against Grisham
Oral arguments before New Mexico Supreme Court justices in the case questioning New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s authority in issuing a COVID-19 public health order to prohibit restaurants from offering indoor dining will be live streamed at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.
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New Mexico House Republicans slam Grisham's handling of COVID-19-related emergency funds
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s recent withholding of unemployment funds despite a Presidential Memoranda giving more financial assistance to the unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic has added to House Republicans’ criticisms of what they describe as Grisham’s unethical spending.
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Townsend disagrees with Supreme Court ruling on public health order violations
Rep. Jim Townsend (R-Artesia) asserts that the New Mexico Legislature’s authority has been undermined with the Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to issue businesses fines of $5,000 for public health order violations.
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Grisham reduces funding to local governments not complying with guidelines
New Mexico House GOP leaders are calling out Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for unfairness in COVID-19 relief with CARES Act funding.
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Lewis to step down from state Legislature
The New Mexico House GOP website reported that Rep. Tim Lewis (R-Rio Rancho) is stepping down rather than seeking reelection.
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House GOP decries Grisham's veto of $150 million in federal CARES Act
The New Mexico House Republicans called the governor’s veto of $150 million of federal CARES Act funding for local governments a hurtful cash grab.
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New Mexico House Republicans in New Mexico ask Grisham to keep county fairs open
Republicans in the State House are asking Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to find a way to keep county fairs in the state operational if even in modified form.
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Republicans unhappy with special session, possible tax increases
Republican Whip Rod Montoya (R-Farmington) is not happy with how the 2020 special legislative session is going, according to a New Mexico Republican release.
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New Mexico Republicans expect Grisham's actions to result in tax hikes
House Republicans express frustration after not receiving notice of legislation for the special session and not getting draft text or information on any of the proposed bills.
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New Mexico House GOP prepares to file lawsuit against Grisham for COVID-19 orders
The New Mexico House Republicans is planning to sue Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham for the negative economic consequences that have resulted from executive orders intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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New Mexico Republicans seek Barr's input on civil right violations
New Mexico’s House leadership is asking the Attorney General to consider the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic for civil rights violations.