Posts Tagged ‘2017 legislature’
The Line: State Senator Withdraws Bill After Donations Come To Light
March 17, 2017 – State Senator Steven Neville withdrew one of his bills this week after learning that the company that would benefit from the business deal had donated to Governor Susana Martinez’s campaign and Political Action Committee but those donations were not disclosed during debates in committee and on the Senate floor. We heard…
Read MoreStudents Write Their Ideas For Education Reform Into A Bill
March 10, 2017 – Education reform is often a topic of fierce debate during the legislative session. This year, lawmakers passed a bill that eliminated evaluation penalties for teacher absences. Teachers are allowed 10 sick days each year but are penalized for taking more than three. On Marcy 9th, Governor Susana Martinez vetoed that legislation.…
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