The budget proposal from the Donald Trump administration, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” is raising alarms in Albuquerque as it threatens to eliminate critical federal funding for affordable housing and homelessness prevention programs. City officials warn that these cuts could lead to increased housing insecurity and job losses. Under the proposed budget, the Community Development […]
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On Trump’s tax bill, GOP tries new accounting trick as national debt mounts
By Jacob Bogage, Senate Republicans’ vote Monday to advance President Donald Trump’s massive tax and immigration agenda throughan unusual accounting maneuverthat circumvents the filibuster creates a new precedent in Congress that may constrain lawmakers’ ability to control the nation’s poor financial health. Major tax cuts from Trump’s first term are set to expire at the […]
Senate Republicans close in on passing Trump’s massive tax bill
By Jacob Bogage Republicans hope they are hours away Monday from notching the first major legislative victory of President Donald Trump’s second term as the Senate steams toward a vote on the White House’s massive tax and immigration agenda. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill would extend tax cuts passed in 2017, enact campaign promises such […]
Supreme Court will hear challenge to limits on political party spending
By: Justin Jouvenal, Beth Reinhard The Supreme Court will hear a significant campaign finance case next term that will examine whether it violates the Constitution to restrict the amount of money that political parties can spend in coordination with individual candidates on advertising and other communications. The case has the potential to reshape election spending […]
Bernalillo County Commissioners approve $150 million housing initiative
In a move to tackle the housing crisis in the metro area, the Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the “BernCo Builds Communities” initiative at its administrative meeting last week. The plan will leverage $150 million in state funding to expand sorely needed housing access across the county. The initiative comes in response to […]
City Council candidate update: Petition deadlines loom as several candidates secure ballot spots
With the July 7 deadline fast approaching, several City Council candidates have successfully gathered the required 500 petition signatures to qualify for the ballot, while others are still working to meet the threshold. As of June 27, a number of hopefuls have exceeded the signature requirement. Six candidates have each verified over 500 signatures, securing […]
Supreme Court limits nationwide orders that have blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
By Ann E. Marimow The Supreme Court on Friday backed President Donald Trump’s request to scale back lower-court orders that have for months blocked the administration’s ban on automatic citizenship for the U.S.-born babies of undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors, ruling that those nationwide injunctions went too far. The 6-3 decision, with the liberal justices […]
Albuquerque completes first phase of Housing and Treatment Navigation Center
The City of Albuquerque unveiled a new patio space this week at the Gateway Center, aiming to enhance the facility’s commitment to providing low-barrier services that foster healing and community for its residents. The newly completed outdoor area features shade canopies, tables, benches, and a bike rack. It also includes a small dog park for […]
City cracks down on fiber optic work
New fiber installation rules are now in effect in Albuquerque, which aim to protect neighborhoods and hold companies accountable for damage and make sure they clean up after themselves. After months of complaints about damaged sidewalks and lawns, city officials introduced new regulations this week to enhance oversight of fiber optic construction. Companies must now […]
Bernalillo County accepts nearly $26 million for community projects
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners formally accepted nearly $26 million in state capital outlay appropriations during its June 24 meeting. The funding, secured during the 2025 New Mexico legislative session, will support a broad range of projects aimed at improving housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and public safety throughout the county. “This resolution brings to life […]