by Webmaster | 17 Feb 2026 | News
Representative Kathleen Cates and her colleagues are promoting legislation to reduce gun violence: “House lawmakers have approved a bill increasing prison sentences for violent felons with firearms. The bill proposes nine years for a first offense and 18 years...
by Webmaster | 30 Jan 2026 | News
From KOAT: “A Target 7 investigation also exposed how online ticket retailers are charging significantly more for high school sporting events and arts performances. Rep. Kathleen Cates has introduced a bill to make such practices illegal. “Things that the...
by Webmaster | 28 Jan 2026 | News
Representative Kathleen Cates and two of her Democratic colleagues are sponsoring Freedom to Read bills in the current 30-day state legislative session. But these bills will not be considered unless Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham places them on the legislative...
by Webmaster | 10 Jan 2026 | District 44, News
Representative Cates was instrumental in bringing a new program to Alameda Elementary School. With the help of Rio Rancho-based nonprofit R4Creating, students participate in “Genius Hour,” an initiative of Albuquerque Public Schools. Genius Hour allows for...
by Webmaster | 8 Jan 2026 | News
Bill aims to address juvenile’s criminal records and potential gun ownership as adults House Bill 25, introduced by Rep. Kathleen Cates, can help prevent repeat violence: “A bill pre-filed for the 30-day session aims to address people who commit gun crimes as...
by Webmaster | 7 Jan 2026 | News
Representative Cates is receiving wide coverage and support for her bill to stop book banning in public libraries. Read Source New Mexico for an in-depth article: “Ahead of the upcoming 30-day legislative session, a state lawmaker has introduced the first in an...
