Following up on the recent deadline for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to sign bills into law, Journal staff writers Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason are back for another legislative update. They talk about bill vetoes that included a lobbying reporting measure and making the tortilla the state bread, which the governor tied into her frustration that more public safety measures didn't get passed instead. They also discuss measures that Lujan Grisham did chapter, like the budget and capital outlay package, with line-item vetoes, as well as the potential for special sessions this year.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

With the end of the 60-day legislative session rapidly approaching, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd analyze the standoff between the House and Senate over a high-profile tax package. We also discuss Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's actions on CYFD and wildlife bills, while breaking down lawmakers' final votes on bills dealing with lobbyist disclosure, juvenile crime and the state budget.

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Saturday at noon marks the end of the 2025 Legislature, and Journal staff reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason give brief updates on bills that are moving forward, like on CYFD reform, red flag gun policies, and budget and taxes, and others that have stalled, like a paid leave program for workers and changes to medical malpractice. Other measures, like bills involving federal civil immigration policies and health care interstate compacts, hope to make it through before the end of the session.

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With just over one week left in the 60-day legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd discuss where things stand on bills dealing with taxes, CYFD oversight and the state Game & Fish Department. We also break down solvency concerns swirling around a high-profile paid leave bill for private sector employees.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

With just 12 days left in the legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd break down where things stand at the Roundhouse. We discuss which committees could be key battlegrounds in the session homestretch and a brewing fight over CYFD's budget. We also chat about the strategy behind lengthy floor debates and what the acronym PFAS stands for.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

With less than three weeks left in the 60-day legislative session, Journal reporters Megan Gleason and Dan Boyd break down recent votes on CYFD oversight bills and paid family leave legislation. We also discuss the governor's recent warning of a possible special session on federal budget cuts and the unexpected evolution of a lobbying disclosure bill. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

Legislative Finance Committee Director Charles Sallee joins Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason to discuss the state's proposed $10.8 billion budget, which is passed the House Monday and awaits Senate approval now. He touches on key components, like saving away oil and gas money for future investments and what to expect from the Senate on the budget.

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As New Mexico lawmakers enter the second half of this year's 60-day session, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss where things stand at the Roundhouse. We also talk about CYFD overhaul efforts, tax proposals and energy bills, which could take center stage during the session's last four weeks. If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!

With the 60-day session nearing its halfway point, Journal reporters Dan Boyd and Megan Gleason discuss where things stand with a high-profile crime package and a paid family medical leave bill. We also explore the implications of three-hour House floor debates and what to expect as a new budget bill takes shape.

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On "pink out" day at the Roundhouse celebrating the Legislature's female majority, Dan catches listeners up on what bills are included in the crime package expected to hit the House floor soon and Megan talks about two recently tabled bills, one aiming to keep transgender athletes out of women's sports and another seeking to block state rules on increasing the number of clean cars in the state. The Roundhouse is also expecting a few members of the state's federal delegation to visit on Monday.If you enjoy our podcasts, please like and subscribe, and consider becoming a digital subscriber to the Albuquerque Journal, to help us continue to bring you more content like this. Follow the like below for a discount on a digital subscription. www.abqjournal.com/subscribe/abqpods/To get your digital subscription to the newspaper for $3 per week, normally charged monthly at $12 that’s a savings of $9.Thank you for Supporting The Albuquerque Journal New Mexico's leading local news source!