New Mexico

State Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legislation to Expand Access and Reduce Penalties

2025-05-06T13:56:07-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/24K-Production Across the United States, lawmakers are increasingly reconsidering psilocybin policy in response to growing evidence of its therapeutic potential. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in particular species of mushrooms. Once stigmatized and criminalized, scientists and policymakers are reevaluating it as a promising treatment for mental health conditions such as [...]

State Lawmakers Consider Psilocybin Legislation to Expand Access and Reduce Penalties2025-05-06T13:56:07-04:00

2023 Update: Automatic Voter Registration Legislation and Executive Action

2023-09-26T11:00:37-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/abdoudz In 2022, DMGS reviewed automatic voter registration (AVR), which allows eligible individuals to become automatically registered to vote when interacting with certain government agencies, such as the state agency overseeing motor vehicles. While most people are familiar with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, the “Motor Voter Act”, that allowed individuals [...]

2023 Update: Automatic Voter Registration Legislation and Executive Action2023-09-26T11:00:37-04:00

Legislative Update: AZ, CO, NM, & UT

2018-08-13T09:46:17-04:00

Arizona McCain passes the torch of International Republican Institute Sen. John McCain has resigned as the Chairman of the International Republican Institute, a position he has held since 1993. In his stead, Alaskan Senator Dan Sullivan will serve as McCain’s replacement. McCain intends to continue as a board member of the International Republican Institute. The [...]

Legislative Update: AZ, CO, NM, & UT2018-08-13T09:46:17-04:00
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