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House approves bill creating new NM child welfare oversight office, even as veto threat looms

Similar proposals to strengthen oversight of CYFD passed both chambers of the New Mexico Legislature

How criminal fees damage our communities  - Rio Rancho Observer

How criminal fees damage our communities

Fees can total hundreds of dollars per person and are often added on top of a fine, restitution or other financial penalties.

Attack on government transparency bill advances to House

Senate Bill 63 should not become law. The New Mexico Senate made the wrong call in passing it, we argue, and now we look to House committees to kill it.

Private childcare businesses call for a tax break to even out with nonprofits

Childcare is expensive but in New Mexico, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department provides subsidies to help contractors meet the needs of many families. All programs that provide the same services in the same type of facility for the same age groups get the same amount, but for-profit providers pay tax on those state dollars that nonprofit and government programs do not. Private providers are now asking the state Legislature to change that.