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Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls
As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. The extremists also have close ties to the prominent far-right conspiracy theorists who tried to overturn […] The post Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls appeared first on Source New Mexico.
NM Speaker touts state’s early childhood programs before congressional committee
The speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives told a joint congressional committee Wednesday that the state’s strategy for early childhood education and services leads the nation and should be replicated. State Rep. Javier Martinez (D-Albuquerque) spoke before the Joint Economic Committee, chaired by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. […] The post NM Speaker touts state’s early childhood programs before congressional committee appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. Money woes make some question their support in 2024
The economy is top of mind for caregiver and driver Jennifer Garner as the U.S. heads toward the November presidential election. Garner, 46, lives in Cleveland and can bring in about $800 a week working extra hours at both jobs. But between debt payments on $56,000 in student loans and $1,300 in rent — among […] The post Black voters were key to Biden’s 2020 win. Money woes make some question their support in 2024 appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Seeing the dark truth, and putting a price on ‘non-economic’ damages
CONTENT WARNING: If you have suffered severe trauma, especially tied to the Hermits-Peak Calf Canyon Fire and/or subsequent floods, you may want to skip this one. At least, if you decide to read anyway, have someone with you to share space. Non-economic damages, what a euphemism. You know, pretty words created to make something horrific […] The post Seeing the dark truth, and putting a price on ‘non-economic’ damages appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. Senate spending panel calls for extending pay boost for Forest Service firefighters
WASHINGTON — Members of a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee said at a hearing Wednesday they were focused on keeping pay for wildland firefighters at the higher level set in a 2021 law and urged Forest Service Chief Randy Moore to focus on ways to maintain a healthy timber industry. Senate Interior-Environment Subcommittee Chair Jeff Merkley, […] The post U.S. Senate spending panel calls for extending pay boost for Forest Service firefighters appeared first on Source New Mexico.
New rule to close ‘gun show loophole’ finalized by Biden administration
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule that would require anyone selling a gun to obtain a federal license and conduct background checks. The rule aims to close what’s known as the “gun show loophole.” Gun merchants who sell online, by mail or at flea markets and gun shows until now […] The post New rule to close ‘gun show loophole’ finalized by Biden administration appeared first on Source New Mexico.
EPA finalizes the nation’s first PFAS limits in drinking water
Some 70 years after they entered widespread chemical use, the federal government is finally regulating the so-called “forever chemicals” found in everything from nonstick cookware to menstrual products. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced the nation’s first drinking water standards for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS. These long-lasting synthetic […] The post EPA finalizes the nation’s first PFAS limits in drinking water appeared first on Source New Mexico.
A year later, Southern N.M. still waiting on location for state reproductive health clinic
Leah Romero is a freelance writer based in southern New Mexico. She can be reached at www.LeahRRomero.com The post A year later, Southern N.M. still waiting on location for state reproductive health clinic appeared first on Source New Mexico.
U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley proposes adding radiation exposure bill to stalled tax package
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri thinks he’s found a path for stalled tax legislation that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and restore business tax breaks that are expired or have sunset under the 2017 tax law. Hawley’s idea is to attach the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the tax bill […] The post U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley proposes adding radiation exposure bill to stalled tax package appeared first on Source New Mexico.
‘There’s no trust in CRRUA’ Doña Ana commissioners grill officials from water utility
The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority heard again that it needs to do more to restore trust with the communities of Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Black and white signs reading “We want safe drinking water,” and “We are paying for water we can not drink!” sat in the front row at Tuesday’s Doña Ana […] The post ‘There’s no trust in CRRUA’ Doña Ana commissioners grill officials from water utility appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Abortions will be banned in Arizona after the Supreme Court upholds an 1864 law
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled to make abortion largely illegal in the Grand Canyon State, reinstating a 160-year-old law that forbids all procedures except those to save a woman’s life. Justice John R. Lopez IV, writing for the court in a 4-2 split decision, said that a 2022 law allowing abortions up to 15 weeks […] The post Abortions will be banned in Arizona after the Supreme Court upholds an 1864 law appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Republicans in Congress delay Mayorkas impeachment proceedings
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans will delay until next week their delivery to the Senate of the two articles of impeachment against Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday. “To ensure the Senate has adequate time to perform its constitutional duty, the House will transmit the articles of impeachment […] The post Republicans in Congress delay Mayorkas impeachment proceedings appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Republicans return to D.C. amid dwindling majority, suspense over House speaker post
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans are returning from a two-week recess Tuesday with an even slimmer majority and the potential looming chaos of a second speaker fight in less than a year. Hours before recess began on March 22, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia filed a motion to vacate the U.S. House speaker’s office, […] The post Republicans return to D.C. amid dwindling majority, suspense over House speaker post appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Permanent absentee voter list application only available by paper for now
This is the first year that New Mexicans can choose to receive an absentee ballot for every election. Previously, they had to submit a new request each time. However, the online application is not yet available. Spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office Alex Curtas said the online application to request an absentee ballot for the June […] The post Permanent absentee voter list application only available by paper for now appeared first on Source New Mexico.
In Wisconsin, Biden underlines plans to help college students with ‘unsustainable debts’
WASHINGTON — During a speech in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, President Joe Biden touted his administration’s efforts to provide student debt relief through several new proposals, such as canceling accrued interest. “While (a) college degree still is a ticket to the middle class, that ticket is becoming much too expensive,” Biden said. “Things are a […] The post In Wisconsin, Biden underlines plans to help college students with ‘unsustainable debts’ appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Arizona State University opens space dedicated to Indigenous librarianship and students
When Alex Soto began working at the Labriola National American Indian Data Center at Arizona State University Library in 2021, he was the center’s only full-time employee. Two years later, he reimagined the center into the first Indigenous-led and staffed library spaces at a research university in the United States. The newly created space for […] The post Arizona State University opens space dedicated to Indigenous librarianship and students appeared first on Source New Mexico.
March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government
The sturdy labor market continued to chug along in March, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, marking the 26th straight month of an unemployment rate under 4%. The economy added 303,00 jobs, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Economists, researchers, and policy experts say that the strong […] The post March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Still no replacement for wildfire claims office director, FEMA official says
More than two-and-a-half months after the head of the federal office overseeing nearly $4 billion in compensation for Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon survivors stepped down, her replacement still hasn’t been named. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is in “the final stages” of hiring an operations director at the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, said Colt Hagmaier, […] The post Still no replacement for wildfire claims office director, FEMA official says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Trump immunity claim a ‘radical’ departure from democracy, special counsel Jack Smith says
Donald Trump’s view of absolute immunity for actions he took as president would radically change U.S. democracy and give presidents unprecedented power akin to monarchs rather than elected leaders, U.S. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith wrote in a reply brief to the U.S. Supreme Court late Monday. Smith’s 66-page brief, answering Trump’s argument to […] The post Trump immunity claim a ‘radical’ departure from democracy, special counsel Jack Smith says appeared first on Source New Mexico.
Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states, backing away from national ban
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced a shift in his views on abortion laws Monday, releasing a video advocating for state legislatures to make those decisions, not Congress — and was immediately met with strong criticism from an influential anti-abortion group that said it should remain a national debate. “My view is now […] The post Trump says abortion policy should be left to the states, backing away from national ban appeared first on Source New Mexico.
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