Senate takes rare vote to override gov.'s veto

By Barry Massey, The Associated Press, Santa Fe New Mexican

Simmering disagreements between lawmakers and the administration of Gov. Bill Richardson boiled over Monday, as the Senate sought to force state agencies to provide the Legislature with confidential information about contracts and programs.
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Tougher DWI penalties derailed

By Steve Terrell, Santa Fe New Mexican

Some state senators cited financial reasons as a Senate committee on Monday effectively killed a bill that would have increased DWI penalties.
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'Freeze' doesn't stop state from hiring

By Kate Nash, Santa Fe New Mexican

State government in the past seven months has hired 21 new employees despite an ongoing hiring freeze, personnel records show. Read More

Teague wants more states to collect DNA from felony arrestees

By Heath Haussamen, New Mexico Independent

U.S. Rep. Harry Teague has introduced legislation that would encourage states to collect DNA from people arrested for felony crimes so it can be checked against DNA gathered from unsolved crimes. Read More

State law stalls decision in Block case

By Jason Auslander, Santa Fe New Mexican

Lawyers in the criminal case against state Public Regulation Commission member Jerome Block Jr. argued the finer points of an unusual state law during a hearing Monday, including the meanings of "shall" and "or." Read More

Climate stance criticized

By Amy Wold, The Advocate (Baton Rouge)

Eight state environmental groups sent a letter to Gov. Bobby Jindal last week asking the state stop acting "in an obstructionist manner on climate change." Read More

Bark beetles' song could save forests

By Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic (Phoenix)

Researchers at Northern Arizona University think they may have found an environmentally safe and readily available weapon against the tree-eating armies of bark beetles. Read More

Cervical cancer vaccine debate heading to the Legislature

By Rick Karlin, Times Union (Albany)

The debate over making cervical cancer vaccines available to young women is coming to the state Legislature today. Read More

Gov. Bill Richardson (D)
Elected: November 2002, 2006
Term expires: January 2011

	State capital: Santa Fe
	State nickname: The Land of Enchantment
	Lt. Gov. Diane Denish (D)
	Secretary of State Mary Herrera (D)
	Attorney General Gary King (D)
	Senate President Pro Tem: Timothy Jennings (D)
	House Speaker: Ben Lujan (D)

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