ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A top Democrat in the U.S. House says it will take a shift of power in Congress to ensure that legislation is finally passed to extend and expand a compensation program for people exposed to radiation following uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out by the federal government. Democratic Caucus Chairman […]
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Ruling that bounced Kennedy from New York ballot could challenge him in other states
By MICHAEL HILL and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign suffered a blow this week when a judge in New York invalidated his petition to put his name on the state ballot, a ruling that could potentially create problems for the candidate as he faces challenges […]
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As Colorado River states await water cuts, they struggle to find agreement on longer-term plans
By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is expected to announce water cuts soon that would affect some of the 40 million people reliant on the Colorado River, the powerhouse of the U.S. West. The Interior Department announces water availability for the coming year months in advance so Western cities, farmers […]
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BernCo Commissioners Approve $2.5M to Improve Water Systems in Carnuel
Bernalillo County Commissioners approved a resolution during their Aug. 13 regular meeting, to dedicate $2.5 million from the Bernalillo County General Fund balance as a local match to support the Carnuel Water and Wastewater Project Water Trust Board’s grant application. The resolution was sponsored by Vice Chair Eric Olivas. The measure is part of a […]
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LFC delivers BernCo crime update, offers suggestions
A Legislative Finance Committee report said a way for New Mexico to try to alleviate its crime problems, it should seek to fix the root causes in a report about the crime situation in the state’s most populous county. “New Mexico’s crime rates remain consistently above the national average, driven by high crime rates in […]
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Biden announces $150 million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer
By WILL WEISSERT and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he’s no longer seeking a second term, visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration’s “moonshot” initiative aiming to dramatically reduce cancer deaths. The president […]
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Applications open in Sept. for first round of $125 million in state housing loans
A key part of what state lawmakers called a “historic” investment in affordable housing will take a major step forward in September, when applications open for what will ultimately be $125 million in loans to develop middle-income housing and affordable housing infrastructure. An interim legislative committee Monday approved rules for administering a new revolving loan […]
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NM kids could see thousands in trust funds if the Legislature takes a page from pilot program
A new pilot program is starting 15 New Mexico children off on a possible road to greater financial security, and a local state legislator is willing to a listen to talk of using state money to expand it. The program is called Baby Bonds. It’s a private initiative aimed at giving the kids a shot […]
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Assisted outpatient treatment, behavioral health back on the agenda for NM legislators
Leah Romero, Source NM Next week New Mexico lawmakers will discuss behavioral health and criminal justice, as well as the next steps for assisted outpatient treatment. The Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee will hear updates from Legislative Finance Committee analysts on Monday about criminal justice appropriations and recommendations on behavioral health and criminal justice. “You’ll […]
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Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been spreading false claims that an image of thousands of people waiting at Detroit’s airport as Democrat Kamala Harris arrived for a campaign rally was fabricated with the help of artificial intelligence. Reporters, photographers and video journalists representing The Associated Press and other news organizations who either traveled with Vice […]