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Kathleen previews the upcoming legislative session, plus she tells us why we have 30-day sessions in New Mexico.
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Albuquerque Journal features Representative Cates on Healthcare
The Journal covered a meeting of 3 representatives, including Kathleen Cates, on their plans to introduce bills improving New Mexico’s healthcare, in part by recruiting and retaining health care professionals. From the Journal: Rep. Kathleen Cates of Corrales plans to introduce a bill that would provide housing subsidies for licensed medical providers earning 150% of…
Kathleen hands out ‘Hero Bags’ to first responders
Kathleen joined other officials and Elevate the Spectrum of New Mexico to bring attention to the need for more understanding when it comes to interactions with people on the autism spectrum. They presented “Hero Bags” to first responders across the state. The contents of the bags are intended to help first responders interact with people…
14 March 2025: Bills in play
As the session soon draws to a close, Representative Cates continues working on several bills:
1 July 2024, Kathleen endorsed by NMSC of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Delighted to receive this letter from John Dyrcz and Ashley Long: “Congratulations! We are extremely pleased, on behalf of the New Mexico State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, to issue you an endorsement from our union for the 2024 electoral cycle.”
Kathleen in the Albuquerque Journal
How will women legislators modernize New Mexico’s citizen legislature? Read about it in the Journal.
Get rid of water-guzzling grass at government buildings
With the state in a water crisis, Rep Cates has proposed legislation that would eliminate nonfunctional turf around government installations, replacing lawns with drought resistant landscaping. Her legislation will help preserve New Mexico’s supply of drinkable water. See KRQE coverage here.