New Mexico legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 with intentions to support communities disproportionately harmed by its criminalization. Sales opened last year and a bill now moving through the Legislature aims to finally funnel some of the tax revenue into local health and equity work.
A new bill that would give money to the state's growing creative industry is moving forward. Visual artists, dancers, game designers, architects, even ceramic artists would be funded through this bill to provide maker spaces, community resources, and workforce development.
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I am a strong advocate for natural gas and oil development on federal lands specifically because of the benefits it provides to New Mexico’s education system. Simply put, providing children with a quality education is expensive, and if a federal leasing ban becomes permanent, New Mexican students will suffer.
New Mexico spends an estimated $11,500 to $12,000 per child, and the state is actually on the lower end of the spectrum on per-child spending. Oil and gas in New Mexico have provided a critical $1.37 billion for education, accounting for over one third of the state’s education budget. That money helps support education-related expenses like teacher salaries, workforce benefits and developing curriculum.
Dear New Mexico Second Amendment Supporter:
The New Mexico Legislature convened for its 2021 Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19. During the 60-day session, the Roundhouse will be closed to the public. Committee meetings will be webcast on
http://www.nmlegis.gov and testimony for and against bills will be taken virtually via Zoom.
Your NRA-ILA will closely monitor legislation affecting the rights of gun owners and sportsmen and will alert you as to when and how you can make your voices heard on these bills.
Prefiling of legislation has been going on since January 4, and there are already a number of measures you need to be aware of. But first one that has not yet been filed.