
Politics
$1.5 million approved by Navajo Nation Council to support St. Michaels Association for Special Education

$2 million approved by the Navajo Nation Council for summer youth employment

“When the funding is signed into law, chapters can begin hiring high school and college students to give them the opportunity to gain...
Key protections for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans signed into law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law two important anti-discrimination bills that were championed by House Democrats March 24.
House Bill 207 extends the scope of the 1969 New Mexico Human Rights Act, clarifying that its discrimination protections apply to all state departments, agencies, institutions, political subdivisions - such as counties and cities, and public contractors. It also revises the definitions for sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disabilities within the Human Rights Act to be more inclusive and better protect all New Mexicans from discrimination.
“No one should be denied public services simply for being who they are," Rep. Kristina...
House Bill 207 extends the scope of the 1969 New Mexico Human Rights Act, clarifying that its discrimination protections apply to all state departments, agencies, institutions, political subdivisions - such as counties and cities, and public contractors. It also revises the definitions for sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disabilities within the Human Rights Act to be more inclusive and better protect all New Mexicans from discrimination.
“No one should be denied public services simply for being who they are," Rep. Kristina...
Bill to codify school-based health centers ensures quality healthcare services for students

Senate Bill 397, sponsored by Sen. Nancy Rodriguez and Rep. Christine Trujillo statutorily protects school-based health centers by putting them in state statute and preventing them from being eliminated. The New Mexico Department of Health will continue to work with school districts interested in providing access to primary care and behavioral health services to children who need it.
“We are thrilled school-based health centers are on track to be codified in law,” Patrick M. Allen, DOH Cabinet Secretary, said. “Providing...
Gov. signs HB 7, reproductive, gender-affirming health care act

HB 7 is sponsored by Rep. Linda Serrato, Rep. Charlotte Little, Rep. Kristina Ortez, House Majority Whip Rep. Reena Szczepanski, and Rep. Janelle Anyanonu.
“New Mexicans in every corner of our state deserve protections for their bodily autonomy and right to health care,” Lujan Grisham said. “I’m grateful for the hard work of the...
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