NEWS Sparks fly after judge issues order in lawsuit targeting universal child care program Gov. Lujan Grisham calls GOP candidate Duke Rodriguez a 'third-tier Republican candidate'
NEWS Republican governor candidate files lawsuit targeting state's universal child care system Duke Rodriguez alleges in lawsuit that Lujan Grisham administration overstepped its authority
NEWS Governor signs budget and tax package before deadline, but vetoes disaster response bill Lujan Grisham says annual spending bill marks 鈥榤assive leap鈥� forward for state
NEWS Gov. signs universal child care bill into law, vows program will be 'sea change' for families Funding to provide state-subsidized child care will come primarily from $11 billion trust fund
LEGISLATURE Governor touts big wins, airs a few disappointments after end of 30-day session Lujan Grisham says no special session in the works after lawmakers pass high-profile bills
LEGISLATURE Senate approves budget bill after outcry over stripped-out salary increases The $11.1 billion spending plan now returns to House as session nears end
LOCAL COLUMN OPINION: Home-based child care should be included in New Mexico's universal child care program
LEGISLATURE Universal child care bill passes Senate after debate over price tag, future sustainability Legislation now headed to House would allow for up to $1 billion to be diverted from state trust fund
LEGISLATURE Bill would enshrine universal child care in state law, with a few economic off-ramps State early childhood secretary says she's on board with Democratic-backed plan
LEGISLATURE Lawmakers hit midway point of the session with some key bills dispatched, others in limbo Governor expected to sign fast-tracked bills this week
LEGISLATURE House panel advances $11.1 billion budget bill that includes co-pays for universal child care plan Spending plan would also provide 1% pay raises for state workers, teachers
NEWS Governor talks about legacy, says she's not leaving office without medical malpractice fixes Lujan Grisham's message to lawmakers: 'They've got to get it done'
LEGISLATURE 鈥楴ot a victory lap鈥�: Governor touts progress, calls for more action in final speech to lawmakers Lawmakers offer mixed response to governor鈥檚 speech as 30-day session gets underway
LEGISLATURE New Mexico lawmakers call for 鈥榗ivility and respect鈥� House, Senate leadership sound conciliatory notes to start 30-day session, while key issues hang in the balance
NEWS Ready, set, legislate! Lawmakers poised to move key bills quickly once 30-day session begins Session will be Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's final regular session as governor
NEWS Budget battle could be taking shape at Roundhouse, as legislative panel unveils $11.1 billion spending plan Funding for child care assistance, health care administrative costs key differences in dueling budget plans
STATE GOVERNMENT Governor unveils $11.3 billion budget plan that includes pay raises, universal child care funding State spending would increase by roughly $500 million under governor鈥檚 plan
GOVERNMENT Lawmakers express budgetary unease over universal child care initiative Cabinet secretary faces pushback amid scaled-back revenue estimates
