Special New Mexico Legislative Session Underway in Santa Fe

Special New Mexico legislative session underway in Santa Fe

Special session to begin Wednesday in Santa Fe 5 p.m.New Mexico's state lawmakers will be talking about the federal government a lot this week, specifically all the federal money no longer coming to New Mexico. SANTA FE, N.M. – The special session at the Roundhouse is underway. Unlike the last one that was gaveled in and then out, lawmakers are hard at work this time around. Lawmakers only have a few bills to get through, but they’re not small. …

State lawmakers convene to address cuts that will 'hit New Mexican families the hardest'

"While dysfunction in Washington, D.C., grinds the federal government to a complete halt," the House speaker said, the state is taking action.

Governor Convenes Special Legislative Session To Address Federal Funding Cuts And Budget Crisis

STATE News: SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation Sept. 30 convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on Oct. 1 to address the significant challenges of federal funding cuts resulting from the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation bill, H.R.1, and related federal actions.  The governor’s call to action comes as New Mexicans face unprecedented challenges caused by massive reductions in federal su…

New Mexico lawmakers to convene for special legislative session

"When it comes to addressing the federal cutbacks, the Democrats are aligned. Republicans are going to request other topics, such as anti-crime legislation," KOAT political expert Brian Sanderoff said.

Five things to know about federal food assistance cuts before the special session

Beans sit on the shelves of an Albuquerque grocery story in 2023. Lawmakers will address cuts to federal food assistance at the upcoming Oct. 1 special session. (Source NM file photo)Ensuring New Mexicans don’t go hungry will be at the top of lawmakers’ agenda when they convene for the Oct. 1 special session to address impacts from federal legislation, in addition to public health care, health insurance rates and vaccine policy. State officials …