This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Hannah Grover Rep. Joanne Ferrary, D-Las Cruces, held up a bottle of fabric protectant on Saturday during a House Energy, Environment and Natural […]
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Proposal to unlink credit scores from car insurance rates rolls forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill to prevent potential discriminatory car insurance rates passed by a 6-2 vote on Wednesday. HB 80, Personal Insurance Credit […]
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Proposal to unlink credit scores from car insurance rates rolls forward
This story is republished from NM Political Report, a nonprofit news outlet, as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. By Susan Morée A bill to prevent potential discriminatory car insurance rates passed by a 6-2 vote on Wednesday. HB 80, Personal Insurance Credit […]
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Billionaire-backed think tank that pushed homeless crackdowns elsewhere hires veteran NM lobbyists
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico As New Mexico lawmakers mull huge reforms to the state’s criminal justice and behavioral health systems, a billionaire-backed think tank has jumped into the fray. The Cicero Institute is a Texas-based, conservative think tank established by Joe Lonsdale, the billionaire co-founder of data mining and defense tech company Palantir, […]
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Billionaire-backed think tank that pushed homeless crackdowns elsewhere hires veteran NM lobbyists
by Patrick Lohmann, Source New Mexico As New Mexico lawmakers mull huge reforms to the state’s criminal justice and behavioral health systems, a billionaire-backed think tank has jumped into the fray. The Cicero Institute is a Texas-based, conservative think tank established by Joe Lonsdale, the billionaire co-founder of data mining and defense tech company Palantir, […]
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Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
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Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
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Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile
Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]
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Advocates say law makes bicyclists safer, drivers less hostile
Albuquerque is known as a desirable place for recreational bicyclists (think Paseo del Bosque Trail and others), but as in many cities, it can be a nightmare for two-wheeled commuters sharing the street with vehicles. Bicyclists get frustrated with aggressive or distracted drivers and drivers get irked by bicyclists who occupy traffic lanes. There’s an […]
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Will lawmakers help fund a safer Lomas experience?
Albuquerque’s most famous artery — Central Avenue — tends to attract the most attention, but its neighbor to the north is vying for some of the spotlight this year. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn’s District 7, which includes a long stretch of Lomas Boulevard, argues it’s one that needs a fresh look. At stake, she said, […]