SB 299: Score=6 Sponsor: Sen. Jacob Candelaria (D-Bernalillo) Problems: The bill would cut contractors from protections under the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act. It also makes vague references to “exhausting all administrative remedies” before someone can blow the whistle and makes it Read more…
SB 158: Score=7 Sponsor: Sen. Bill Tallman (D-Bernalillo) Problems: The bill would exempt from the Inspection of Public Records Act outgoing checks that haven’t yet been cleared by the bank. Only once the check clears the bank would an agency have Read more…
The Associated Press seeks a temporary (2 year assignment) News Associate to join its West Region Desk in Phoenix, Ariz., a dynamic 24/7/365 operation that includes editors in text, photo, video and other multimedia who work as a team to Read more…
UPDATE: We’ve extended our $10 SPJ member rate to students — whether they’re members or not — to give more student journalists the opportunity to take part in this important session. As New Mexicans struggle with the rape and murder Read more…
HB 58: Score=8 Sponsors: Reps. Nate Gentry (R-Bernalillo), Linda Trujillo (D-Santa Fe), Tomás Salazar (D-San Miguel) and Daniel Ivey-Soto (D-Bernalillo) Problems: The bill includes a “secret sunset” for regulations. That is, an automatic sunset for all regulations every 12 years. Read more…
KOB Eyewitness News 4 is seeking a dynamic Producer for our Newsroom. Two years’ experience and a college degree in journalism or related field plus computer skills are required. This position is for a news producer in a top 40 Read more…