New Mexico Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made public safety a top priority for the state, calling for legislative solutions to address the high violent crime rate that is double the national average. In her State of the State address, she emphasized the urgency of curbing crime and improving child wellbeing in the state. With a 60-day legislative session ahead, the governor is aiming to push through significant initiatives before her term ends in 2026.
The proposed measures include allocating funds from New Mexico’s oil production revenue towards crime-fighting efforts, as well as creating a $1 billion trust to address addiction and mental health treatment to reduce crime and homelessness. The governor also supports keeping dangerous individuals in custody until trial and strengthening laws to hold repeat offenders accountable.
Meanwhile in Wyoming, a bill that would have required cellphone restrictions in K-12 schools was rejected by the Senate, with concerns raised about cyberbullying and mental health issues among students. In another move, the state Senate unanimously passed a bill prohibiting Wyoming from compelling the use of preferred pronouns, sparking debate over free speech and LGBTQ rights.
In Montana, the state House approved a ban on transgender individuals using bathrooms that align with their gender identity, a move met with opposition from Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups. The bill would restrict restroom access for transgender people in public buildings, schools, prisons, and domestic violence programs, potentially leading to legal challenges and safety concerns.
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