Reena Szczepanski
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Reena Szczepanski
@reenaszcz.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Santa Fe's Szczepanski named new House majority leader; Stewart, Wirth to lead Senate
Szczepanski replaces Rep. Gail Chasey, who didn't run for reelection this year. Republicans selected Gail Armstrong, R-Magdalena, as House minority leader.
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I am ready to get to business and do the work for our state! Thank you to my colleagues, who inspire me every day, and to retiring Majority Leader Gail Chasey, whose friendship and mentorship have blessed me for almost 20 years. www.santafenewmexican.com/news/legisla...
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This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is not a deal — it's an empty promise.
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump and his Republican Congress are making healthcare more expensive for the middle class and ending it for working families.
Time for Democrats to stand tall for affordable healthcare. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you.
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State lawmakers convene to address cuts that will 'hit New Mexican families the hardest'
"While dysfunction in Washington, D.C., grinds the federal government to a complete halt," the House speaker said, the state is taking action.
www.santafenewmexican.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Without this Special Session, New Mexicans will see insurance premiums soar on the Exchange. We want New Mexicans to know, regardless of what happens in Washington, D.C., your state lawmakers are looking out for you.
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...
Today I visited @IAIASantaFe in my district and it’s such a jewel. From studio arts to creative writing to museum studies, students are learning to create in ways that both honor tradition and push boundaries. Honored to witness the work happening in this incredible space. 🎨🖌️🖼️
September 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today I visited @IAIASantaFe in my district and it’s such a jewel. From studio arts to creative writing to museum studies, students are learning to create in ways that both honor tradition and push boundaries. Honored to witness the work happening in this incredible space. 🎨🖌️🖼️
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... just one of the best days of the year.
'It's a tradition': Santa Fe streets go to the dogs for popular parade
Pets, owners and spectators took to downtown Santa Fe on Saturday for a popular Fiesta parade highlighting love of animals.
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September 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n... just one of the best days of the year.
Violence has no place in American political dialogue. I’m shocked to hear about the shooting of Charlie Kirk today, and I’m keeping him and all those impacted in my thoughts.
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Violence has no place in American political dialogue. I’m shocked to hear about the shooting of Charlie Kirk today, and I’m keeping him and all those impacted in my thoughts.
Vaccines should be available to those who want them. Once again, New Mexico is picking up the slack where the federal government has fallen short. Check DOH’s COVID-19 info page for updates. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Concerned about federal vaccine policies, states are crafting their own
As federal health agencies change their approach to vaccine policy leaving access for COVID shots uncertain, some states are taking things into their own hands.
www.npr.org
September 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Vaccines should be available to those who want them. Once again, New Mexico is picking up the slack where the federal government has fallen short. Check DOH’s COVID-19 info page for updates. www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Trump sold out working people, cutting their healthcare and raising costs to pay for tax giveaways to the wealthiest Americans. We will not sit back and let cruel federal policy rob our neighbors of their healthcare and food security. www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/04/g...
Governor announces special session to begin Oct. 1 - Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham
www.governor.state.nm.us
September 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump sold out working people, cutting their healthcare and raising costs to pay for tax giveaways to the wealthiest Americans. We will not sit back and let cruel federal policy rob our neighbors of their healthcare and food security. www.governor.state.nm.us/2025/09/04/g...
Santa Fe! 📣 Please join me for a Constituent Coffee Hour on Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00pm-3:00pm where we’ll discuss how the legislative session went and look at what’s ahead. Location address will be sent upon RSVPing via this link: forms.gle/1Q53eSMykQbs...
April 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Santa Fe! 📣 Please join me for a Constituent Coffee Hour on Saturday, May 3rd from 1:00pm-3:00pm where we’ll discuss how the legislative session went and look at what’s ahead. Location address will be sent upon RSVPing via this link: forms.gle/1Q53eSMykQbs...
It was such a joy reading to Miss Emily Apodaca's kindergarten class at Puesta Del Sol Elementary in Rio Rancho! 📖💖 These future leaders have such awesome ideas and asked some brilliant questions!
April 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It was such a joy reading to Miss Emily Apodaca's kindergarten class at Puesta Del Sol Elementary in Rio Rancho! 📖💖 These future leaders have such awesome ideas and asked some brilliant questions!
Moms in Congress just took on Speaker Johnson and won! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 “We’re changing the way that Congress works, making sure that moms and parents have a voice,” Pettersen said.
thehill.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Moms in Congress just took on Speaker Johnson and won! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 “We’re changing the way that Congress works, making sure that moms and parents have a voice,” Pettersen said.
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This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
March 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This guy is in one of the worst prisons in the world with no way out and may spend the rest of his life there because, it appears, he has an autism awareness tattoo in honor of his little brother.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The NM State Senate passes (28-12) HOUSE BILL 586 REVIEW OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE TRANSACTIONS ( @reenaszcz.bsky.social & @katyduhiggfornm.bsky.social) #nmleg #nmpol www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
Legislation - New Mexico Legislature
www.nmlegis.gov
March 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The NM State Senate passes (28-12) HOUSE BILL 586 REVIEW OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE TRANSACTIONS ( @reenaszcz.bsky.social & @katyduhiggfornm.bsky.social) #nmleg #nmpol www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/...
PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS: The Local Solar Access Fund directs $20 million straight to New Mexico communities most in need of the funding. We can build emergency resilient buildings across the state and help communities of all sizes build the solar projects they want.☀️
March 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
PASSED IN BOTH CHAMBERS: The Local Solar Access Fund directs $20 million straight to New Mexico communities most in need of the funding. We can build emergency resilient buildings across the state and help communities of all sizes build the solar projects they want.☀️
Wildfires, drought, extreme heat – New Mexicans have seen the cost of climate change in our communities. Tonight, we passed the Community Benefit Fund on the House Floor. This major investment package makes sure we aren’t just reacting, but building more resilient communities.
March 20, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Wildfires, drought, extreme heat – New Mexicans have seen the cost of climate change in our communities. Tonight, we passed the Community Benefit Fund on the House Floor. This major investment package makes sure we aren’t just reacting, but building more resilient communities.
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Wonderful news on for investments in communities most impacted by fires, floods, extreme heat and the worst impacts of the climate crisis! #NMleg Thank you to @mimistewart17.bsky.social @reenaszcz.bsky.social for all of your work to support our communities.
CHNM – Press Release #10 (03.18.25) - Clear Horizons New Mexico
clearhorizonsnm.org
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Wonderful news on for investments in communities most impacted by fires, floods, extreme heat and the worst impacts of the climate crisis! #NMleg Thank you to @mimistewart17.bsky.social @reenaszcz.bsky.social for all of your work to support our communities.
We just passed HB586 in the House to create oversight of hospital mergers. NM is a top target for private equity—we must ensure these deals don’t hurt patient care or healthcare workers. Last year, we set up temporary oversight—now we’re fighting to make it permanent. tinyurl.com/2rkav4nc
Concerns about private equity ownership drove state's hospital oversight bill
A failed hospital merger led to a law giving the state final word over all hospital mergers and acquisitions.
tinyurl.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We just passed HB586 in the House to create oversight of hospital mergers. NM is a top target for private equity—we must ensure these deals don’t hurt patient care or healthcare workers. Last year, we set up temporary oversight—now we’re fighting to make it permanent. tinyurl.com/2rkav4nc
First responders deal with PTSD, chronic pain, and high rates of cancer. But for more than 15 years, they have been barred from using medical cannabis to treat symptoms. We’re on the way to changing that with HB230 passing the House Floor tonight.
March 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
First responders deal with PTSD, chronic pain, and high rates of cancer. But for more than 15 years, they have been barred from using medical cannabis to treat symptoms. We’re on the way to changing that with HB230 passing the House Floor tonight.
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From our own Majority Floor Leader @reenaszcz.bsky.social and our entire Caucus, Happy International Women’s Day! Following NM House Dems' lead, our entire legislature now sets a national example with the largest women majority in US history!
March 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
From our own Majority Floor Leader @reenaszcz.bsky.social and our entire Caucus, Happy International Women’s Day! Following NM House Dems' lead, our entire legislature now sets a national example with the largest women majority in US history!
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After three hours of debate, House Bill 9 passed on a 35-25 mostly party-line vote and now heads to the Senate. The Immigration Safety Act, as it's called, would ban public entities such as local governments from entering into contracts to detain people for civil immigration violations.
Bill to get counties out of immigration detention passes House
The Immigration Safety Act would ban public entities from contracting to detain people for civil immigration violations.
www.santafenewmexican.com
March 8, 2025 at 2:20 AM
After three hours of debate, House Bill 9 passed on a 35-25 mostly party-line vote and now heads to the Senate. The Immigration Safety Act, as it's called, would ban public entities such as local governments from entering into contracts to detain people for civil immigration violations.
With Medicaid Forward, you & your family’s health care costs would never be more than 5% of your income, and lower wage workers wouldn’t have to worry about being kicked off their plans when they start making a few dollars more. This optional plan would be a huge improvement for many.
New Mexico lawmakers look to expand Medicaid access
Some state lawmakers know there's a lot of New Mexicans who just can't find coverage that fits in their budget, so they want the state to help out.
www.kob.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
With Medicaid Forward, you & your family’s health care costs would never be more than 5% of your income, and lower wage workers wouldn’t have to worry about being kicked off their plans when they start making a few dollars more. This optional plan would be a huge improvement for many.
It was an honor to recognize & celebrate the St. Michael’s High School Horsemen Football Team at the Roundhouse today! Back-to-back state champions—New Mexico couldn’t be prouder of these outstanding athletes!🏆🏆🏈
March 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It was an honor to recognize & celebrate the St. Michael’s High School Horsemen Football Team at the Roundhouse today! Back-to-back state champions—New Mexico couldn’t be prouder of these outstanding athletes!🏆🏆🏈
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The House passed HB128 to improve access to solar energy & enhance resiliency for NM’s rural & tribal communities. The Local Solar Access Fund would help govt & tribal entities build clean energy infrastructure, power public buildings & reduce energy costs.
📷: Lead sponsor @reenaszcz.bsky.social
📷: Lead sponsor @reenaszcz.bsky.social
March 2, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The House passed HB128 to improve access to solar energy & enhance resiliency for NM’s rural & tribal communities. The Local Solar Access Fund would help govt & tribal entities build clean energy infrastructure, power public buildings & reduce energy costs.
📷: Lead sponsor @reenaszcz.bsky.social
📷: Lead sponsor @reenaszcz.bsky.social
In New Mexico, we care about our families.
The Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act passed on the House Floor yesterday, protecting your job and income while you care for your child and loved ones. Thank you to our champions for their years of work to make us a stronger state.
The Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act passed on the House Floor yesterday, protecting your job and income while you care for your child and loved ones. Thank you to our champions for their years of work to make us a stronger state.
March 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In New Mexico, we care about our families.
The Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act passed on the House Floor yesterday, protecting your job and income while you care for your child and loved ones. Thank you to our champions for their years of work to make us a stronger state.
The Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act passed on the House Floor yesterday, protecting your job and income while you care for your child and loved ones. Thank you to our champions for their years of work to make us a stronger state.
It was great to see Santa Fe’s youngest soccer stars in the building! Our city’s youth need the room to stretch their legs, and play their hardest. Let’s finish the fields for our young athletes in supporting the Northern NM MRC Youth Soccer Expansion.
February 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It was great to see Santa Fe’s youngest soccer stars in the building! Our city’s youth need the room to stretch their legs, and play their hardest. Let’s finish the fields for our young athletes in supporting the Northern NM MRC Youth Soccer Expansion.
As the nights get later, shout-out to all staff at the Capitol - thank you for everything that you do to make this building and our legislature safe, smooth, clean, efficient & orderly. You are all deeply appreciated. I love that staff were highlighted by @thenewmexican.bsky.social
Capitol staff keeps the Roundhouse rolling during the session
From custodians and carpenters to security guards and emergency medical technicians, staff members play vital roles at the Capitol.
www.santafenewmexican.com
February 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
As the nights get later, shout-out to all staff at the Capitol - thank you for everything that you do to make this building and our legislature safe, smooth, clean, efficient & orderly. You are all deeply appreciated. I love that staff were highlighted by @thenewmexican.bsky.social